From Olympic athlete to being wanted for ordering killings: the story of Ryan James Wedding
Ryan James Wedding participated in the Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002, but has since been linked to a drug trafficking organization.
en.as.comI don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but here’s what I can share based on recent public reporting up to late 2025:
- There have been a number of outlets reporting on Ryan James (or Ryan James Wedding) in connection with high-profile crime stories, including coverage of an American federal manhunt and allegations related to drug trafficking and violent crimes. These reports often center on a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder alleged to have led an international drug network and been linked to multiple murders.[2][3][5][8][9]
- The coverage around this figure has included police briefings, updated warrants or rewards, and ongoing international cooperation among agencies in Canada, the U.S., and other countries as authorities pursue him.[3][5]
- Some outlets have framed the narrative around a dramatic fall from Olympic athlete to wanted fugitive, noting the evolution of charges and law-enforcement responses over 2024–2025.[4][8]
If you’d like, I can narrow to a specific context (e.g., a particular country, period, or type of update like charges, rewards, or court actions) and try to summarize with more precise citations. I can also look up the latest headlines if you want, and provide a brief timeline of key developments.