Retired Swimmer Targets World Record in Drug-Permissive Enhanced Games

James Magnussen aims to break the 50m freestyle record at the controversial Enhanced Games, which encourages doping for a $1 million prize.

James Magnussen, retired Australian swimmer, plans to use performance-enhancing drugs to break the 50m freestyle world record at the Enhanced Games for a $1 million prize.
The Enhanced Games, backed by billionaires and without anti-doping rules, aim to explore human potential through science, sparking controversy and safety concerns.
Critics, including Olympic committees and medical experts, warn of the dangers and unethical aspects of promoting drug use in sports.
Organizers argue the event, which offers significant prize money and a base salary for athletes, will be the safest sporting event in history with rigorous health checks.
The event's stance on doping has led to a debate on the balance between scientific advancement and the integrity of sports.