Overview

• Marius Kusch, 32, confirmed he will race the 50m and 100m butterfly, citing financial security and promised medical supervision for his participation.
• The Enhanced Games are slated for May 2026 at Resorts World Las Vegas with competitions in swimming, athletics and weightlifting where doping is permitted.
• Organizers advertise $500,000 purses per event with $250,000 to winners plus $1 million bonuses for specified 50m freestyle and 100m sprint marks.
• Germany’s DSV issued a sharp rebuke, and WADA has labeled the concept dangerous while its president said the agency would press U.S. authorities to seek legal avenues to stop the event.
• Other high‑profile athletes such as Ben Proud and Fred Kerley have already signed on, as backers led by Aron D’Souza and Christian Angermayer pursue an $800 million antitrust suit against World Aquatics, USA Swimming and WADA.