WIRED May 25
A Swimmer Broke a World Record at the Enhanced Games:
Dozens of juiced athletes competed at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Most won’t admit what drugs they ...
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Doping-Fueled Records at Vegas Enhanced Games42 athletes competed using FDA-approved drugs, chasing $250K prizes, with the event drawing sharp criticism for health and fairness issues.
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- The Enhanced Games featured 42 competitors openly using approved performance enhancers and competing for prize money up to $1 million.
- Greek swimmer Gkolomeev set a 20.81-second unofficial world record using banned substances and a previously outlawed supersuit.
- Despite impressive facilities and medical oversight, the event faced condemnation over health risks and fairness from global sports authorities.
- Organizers intend to expand these events annually, raising ethical concerns about doping normalization and financial motivations behind the games.
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Enhanced Games results: Swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev breaks world record in final event for $1M bonus; Fred Kerley falls short
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