At the Enhanced Games, drugs don’t get athletes banned. They could get them rich.
The Enhanced Games, held in Las Vegas, allow athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs without the risk of bans, offering substantial financial rewards. The inaugural event featured 42 competitors, including some who opted to compete without drugs. The games have sparked controversy, with supporters arguing for the ethical allowance of doping and critics warning of the potential health risks and moral implications.
- ▪The Enhanced Games offer prize money up to $250,000 and salaries that can reach six figures.
- ▪Athletes are encouraged to use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision during the competition.
- ▪Critics argue that the games send a dangerous message about doping and could harm athletes' health.
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- ▪ Clean Athletes Stole the Show at the Enhanced Games — Yahoo Sports
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT |
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OlympicsAt the Enhanced Games, drugs don’t get athletes banned. They could get them rich.The inaugural Games took place Sunday in Las Vegas, where aging Olympians competed for large payouts, most of them after having taken cocktails of performance-enhancing drugs.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Tristan Evelyn celebrates after winning the women's 100 meters, and a $250,000 prize, at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on Sunday. Evelyn, competing without the aid of performance-enhancing drugs, was one of just four athletes to compete "clean."Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTBy Andrew GreifLAS VEGAS — When Shania Collins was first approached about taking performance-enhancing drugs last year, it made her nervous enough…
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