Overview
- UK Sport director Kate Baker said the decision runs counter to Olympic values yet is understandable given Prescod’s career situation, noting updated policy could affect funding eligibility.
- In a BBC radio interview, Prescod said he does not plan to use performance-enhancing drugs at the May event in Las Vegas.
- The Enhanced Games permit, but do not require, clinically supervised use of substances legal in the United States, a framework that clashes with WADA’s prohibited list.
- UK Athletics said it will not recognise the competition and warned of health and integrity risks, while WADA called the concept dangerous and irresponsible.
- Prescod, who retired last year citing a lack of sponsorship, said the event’s financial offer lured him back, as other athletes including Fred Kerley, Shane Ryan and Ben Proud also sign on.