- In late June, federal agents approached Brent Nowicki, a key international swimming official, at Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- The agents issued a grand jury subpoena to Mr. Nowicki regarding a federal investigation into positive doping tests of elite Chinese swimmers.
- This incident heightened concerns over global sports authority and risks impacting who can host future Olympic Games.
- Following the subpoena, the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency pressured to halt the investigation, linking it to Salt Lake City's 2034 Winter Games bid.
- In July, Olympic officials publicly pressured U.S. officials to aid in ending the inquiries as part of their campaign for the Olympics hosting rights.
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