Amid the cynicism, the Enhanced Games will finally happen. But is this sport?
The Enhanced Games are set to launch in Las Vegas, attracting both fascination and skepticism. Athletes will compete while using performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, raising questions about the nature of sport. The event promises significant prize money and aims to explore the limits of human capability.
- ▪The Enhanced Games will take place in a $70 million venue built in just four weeks.
- ▪Athletes are using performance-enhancing drugs under strict medical supervision, which is not allowed in traditional sports.
- ▪The event has generated global interest, with 42 athletes participating, many of whom are Olympians.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/sport/swimming/amid-the-cynicism-the-enhanced-games-will-finally-happen-but-is-this-sport-20260524-p60028.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 19:33:00 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T09:37:31.883Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-24T09:37:31.883Z |
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