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Reece Prescod Joins Drug-Permitting Enhanced Games

UK Athletics calls the decision appalling.

Overview

  • The former Team GB 100m sprinter, 29, has come out of retirement to compete at the inaugural event scheduled for May 24 at Resorts World in Las Vegas.
  • The competition allows performance-enhancing substances outside World Anti-Doping Agency rules, with organizers saying any enhancement would occur under clinical supervision using legal substances in the United States.
  • UK Athletics says it will not recognize the event, arguing it undermines competitive integrity and risks athlete welfare under its Clean Athletics Policy.
  • Prescod becomes the second British athlete to sign on after Olympic swimmer Ben Proud, with other reported commitments including Fred Kerley, Shane Ryan, Mouhamadou Fall and Shania Collins.
  • Organizers have promoted significant financial incentives, including appearance fees, prizes up to $250,000 per event and a $1 million bonus for a 100m world record.