Overview
- The three-time Olympian confirmed he will compete at the 2026 Las Vegas event, which allows medically supervised use of banned performance-enhancing substances.
- Sport Ireland, Swim Ireland and the Olympic Federation of Ireland condemned the move, and Swim Ireland said he is no longer associated with its national team and will receive no funding or services.
- Micheál Martin said performance-enhancing drugs should not be used in sport and warned the decision sets a poor example for youth.
- World Aquatics previously announced that athletes, coaches and officials who take part in the Enhanced Games will be barred from its events.
- Ryan defended his choice as medically monitored and financially compelling, citing prize purses of $250,000 for winners and $1 million for specified world records, as other athletes including Ben Proud and Fred Kerley have also signed on.