Match-Fixing, the Oligarch and the Ivy League: Inside the Most Corrupt Sport at the Olympics
Pablo Torre Finds Out
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Corruption and Fear in Fencing World
The chapter explores the challenges faced by athletes and coaches in fencing, discussing corruption, match-fixing, and intimidation tactics. It sheds light on the influence of Alisher Usmanov, ties to Vladimir Putin, and the toxic environment created by bribery and manipulation in the sport. The episode touches on the impact of referee corruption on top-level fencers, the involvement of an oligarch in the international fencing scene, and the ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption within the American fencing context.
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