Overview

• Kusch announced his decision on Instagram, citing a lack of financial stability in pro swimming and saying he wants to support his family.
• German federation chairman Jan Pommer denounced the event and raised health and role‑model concerns, while Kusch said he would compete under medical supervision.
• The inaugural Enhanced Games are scheduled for May in Las Vegas and plan to feature swimming, athletics and weightlifting.
• Organizers advertise $500,000 prize pools per event with $250,000 to winners, appearance fees, and $1 million bonuses for select world records.
• The event will not conduct doping tests, and previously announced entrants include British swimmer Ben Proud and U.S. sprinter Fred Kerley, who missed the recent world championships after a suspension for reporting violations.