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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Luke Baker

Cameron McEvoy highlights ‘ludicrous’ problem with new swimming world record after resisting Enhanced Games

Cameron McEvoy lamented the “ludicrous” situation that saw him go financially unrewarded for breaking the 50m freestyle world record, whereas a doped athlete can earn millions for doing so at the upcoming Enhanced Games.

Australian swimmer McEvoy admitted it was “the realisation of a childhood dream” to break Cesar Cielo’s world record that had stood for more than 16 years, which he did by clocking 20.88s at the China Open in Shenzhen on Friday.

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