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Enhanced Games Announced for 2026 With Permitted Doping Under Medical Supervision

The inaugural event in Las Vegas will feature swimming, athletics, and weightlifting, offering substantial cash prizes and igniting ethical debates.

McEvoy avait terminé premier des Championnats du monde en 2023 au Japon.
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Overview

  • The first Enhanced Games are scheduled for May 23–25, 2026, at Resorts World in Las Vegas, with doping permitted and medically supervised.
  • Competitions will include swimming, athletics, and weightlifting, aiming to push the boundaries of human performance.
  • Organizers promise $500,000 per event and a $1 million bonus for breaking records in the 100 m sprint or 50 m freestyle swimming.
  • Athletes such as James Magnussen and Kristian Gkolomeev have joined, with Gkolomeev reportedly surpassing a world record in the 50 m freestyle during trials.
  • Criticism from figures like Sebastian Coe and the AMA highlights concerns over safety and the event's legitimacy.