The Enhanced Games, dubbed the "steroid Olympics," feature athletes using performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision. Backed by Silicon Valley investors, the event aims to normalize drug use in sports and promote a growing human enhancement industry.
The Enhanced Games in Las Vegas feature athletes using performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, aiming to break world records for prize money. Founded by tech veterans and backed by Silicon Valley investors, the event is also a business venture for Enhanced Group, Inc., selling health treatments and normalizing drug use.
The first Enhanced Games saw mixed outcomes, with clean athletes defeating enhanced rivals in several events, despite a record-breaking swim by Greece's Kristian Gkolomeev. The event sparked debate over performance-enhancing drugs in sports.
فاز السباح اليوناني غولوميف بسباق 200 متر سباحة في بطولة Enhanced Games، التي تسمح باستخدام المنشطات، بزمن 20.81 ثانية، متفوقًا على الرقم العالمي المسجل باسم الأسترالي كاميرون ماكفوي، لكن التوقيت لن يعتبر رقمًا عالميًا رسميًا. حصل غولوميف على جائزة مالية قدرها 250 ألف دولار بالإضافة إلى مكافأة مليون دولار لتحقيقه زمنًا أفضل من الرقم العالمي.
The controversial 'Enhanced Games' debuted in Las Vegas, allowing athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision. Only one unofficial record was set by a Greek swimmer, while three clean athletes also won titles. Sports bodies condemned the event as 'immoral' and 'irresponsible'.
The Enhanced Games has dismissed claims that Kristian Gkolomeev's world record time was mistakenly timed, calling them "completely unfounded internet drivel." The Greek swimmer's 20.81-second 50m freestyle was faster than the official world record, but will not count due to performance-enhancing drugs and an outlawed skinsuit.
The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas featured athletes using performance-enhancing drugs, resulting in one world record but mixed results. While organizers touted a new era, the event's success is debated, with athletes motivated by substantial prize money over tarnished reputations.
The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas featured athletes using performance-enhancing drugs, resulting in one world record but mixed results overall. While critics called it a 'circus,' athletes earned significant prize money, highlighting financial disparities in traditional sports.
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Enhanced Games 2026 in Las Vegas, promoting performance-enhancing drugs, saw low attendance and failed to break many world records. Despite high prize money, only a few athletes using banned substances achieved records, while clean athletes also won, challenging the event's premise.
希腊游泳选手戈洛梅耶夫在拉斯维加斯举行的首届“增强运动会”上以20.81秒的成绩打破了50米自由泳的世界纪录，并获得了100万美元奖金。该赛事允许使用违禁兴奋剂，引发全球体育机构谴责。组织方表示，运动员在医疗监督下使用了多种违禁物质。
Cam McEvoy reacted to Kristian Gkolomeev breaking his 50m freestyle world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, posting "Seriously?! That’s all you got!". Gkolomeev's time won him $1M but won't be official due to banned substances and a prohibited suit.
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev won $1 million for breaking the 50m freestyle world record at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. The event allows performance-enhancing drugs, drawing criticism from sporting authorities.
Die "Enhanced Games" in Las Vegas, eine Veranstaltung für gedopte Athleten, blieben hinter den Erwartungen zurück. Nur 2500 Zuschauer waren anwesend, und die genauen Dopingmittel blieben geheim. Trotz Kritik von Anti-Doping-Agenturen und dem IOC gab es Sieger wie Fred Kerley und Hunter Armstrong.
The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas concluded with organizers expressing relief rather than triumph, as only one unofficial world record was broken. Despite promises of redefining human capabilities through performance-enhancing drugs, the event saw limited excitement and failed to meet record-breaking expectations. Clean athletes also found success, challenging the event's core message.
Olympiacos secured their fourth EuroLeague title after a 13-year absence, defeating Real Madrid. Max Verstappen expressed dissatisfaction with new F1 regulations, while the controversial 'Enhanced Games' saw one record broken amidst doping concerns.
Kristian Gkolomeev vann simtävlingen på "dopningsspelen" Enhanced Games med tiden 20,81, snabbare än Cameron McEvoy's världsrekord. SVT Sports expert Lars Frölander kritiserar tävlingen, kallar den ett "spektakel" och menar att de förbjudna "hajdräkterna" gav större fördelar än dopning.
Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial world record in the 50m freestyle at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, an event criticized by sporting bodies for allowing performance-enhancing drugs. Gkolomeev earned $1.25 million for his performance.
Die "Enhanced Games" in Las Vegas, bei denen Dopingmittel erlaubt waren, blieben hinter den Erwartungen zurück. Zwar gab es persönliche Bestleistungen, aber keine Flut neuer Weltrekorde. Kritiker bemängeln die gesundheitlichen Risiken.
At the controversial 'Enhanced Games,' where banned substances are permitted, one unofficial world record was set in swimming. Christakis Cholevas (Greece) swam the men's 50m freestyle in 20.81 seconds, surpassing the previous record. The event, sponsored by billionaires and featuring prize money for record-breaking, has drawn strong criticism from sports and medical communities.
Bei den "Enhanced Games" in Las Vegas, die Doping erlauben, blieb Usain Bolts 100-Meter-Rekord ungeschlagen. Der Grieche Kristian Gkolomeev brach im Schwimmen den Weltrekord, der jedoch nicht offiziell anerkannt wird. Deutsche Athleten feierten Erfolge.
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where performance-enhancing substances are permitted. He won $1 million for his 20.81-second performance.
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where performance-enhancing substances are permitted. Gkolomeev's time of 20.81 seconds surpassed Cameron McEvoy's official mark.
Le nageur grec Kristian Gkolomeev a établi un nouveau record du monde non officiel sur 50m nage libre aux Enhanced Games à Las Vegas, une compétition controversée où le dopage est autorisé. Sa performance de 20 sec 81 dépasse le record officiel, mais ne sera pas homologuée.
