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Judging the first drug-enhanced games event

The inaugural Enhanced Games, held in Las Vegas in May, allowed participating athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs. The Games' founder, Aron D'Souza, claimed before the start: "We're going to obliterate the world records… it will be a watershed moment in the history of humanity -- a new generation of superheroes."

Bangkok Post

Aussie swim ace in ominous form ahead of Glasgow Games

An Australian swim star who will be among the major drawcards of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games has laid down an ominous marker in training.

AAP

Swimmer Gkolomeev 'breaks' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games

LAS VEGAS - Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to "beat" a world record at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on Sunday, winning the men's 50m freestyle at the divisive event where competitors were allowed to take performance-enhancing substances that have sparked health concerns.

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Ben Proud denies Enhanced Games will encourage young people to try doping

Swimmer Ben Proud has denied that young people will be tempted to dope after watching the Enhanced Games

The Guardian - UK

Everything you need to know about the Enhanced Games: Start time, TV and prize money

The controversial event is a one-night competition on Sunday evening at Resorts World in Las Vegas

The Independent UK

Welcome to sport’s ultimate taboo where athletes risk it all for millions in Las Vegas

The Enhanced Games promise human advancement and world records but critics fear more worrying effects

The Guardian - UK

Enhanced Games Explained: Inside the Steroid-Fueled Competition Drawing Olympians

Backed by investors including Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr., the “Steroid Olympics” are turning banned substances into the centerpiece of a new sports spectacle.

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What is the Enhanced Games and why is it controversial?

The inaugural Enhanced Games , a controversial multi-sport competition allowing performance-enhancing drugs, is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, with the first event getting underway on Sunday 24 May. Founded by Dr Aron D’Souza, the event permits most performance-enhancing drugs, provided they are legal in the US and prescribed…

The Independent UK

These are the questions I would ask the Enhanced Games … if they would let me

While the doping-friendly event does not seem keen on journalistic interrogation, here’s what needs to be asked

The Guardian - UK

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

Australian swimmer McEvoy broke the longstanding 50m freestyle record last Friday but has received no financial reward

The Independent UK

When are the Enhanced Games? Sports, dates, venue and confirmed athletes for the controversial competition

Britain’s Ben Proud and USA’s Fred Kerley are among the famous Olympic names taking part in the inaugural Enhanced Games

The Independent UK

UK Sport director rebukes athletes for ‘incredibly sad’ decision to join Enhanced Games

UK Sport’s director of performance said she had ‘some degree of compassion and understanding’ for athletes choosing to join the Enhanced Games but that the much-debated event ‘stands in direct opposition’ to the Olympic movement

The Independent UK

Former British Olympic sprinter accused of ‘appalling’ move after joining Enhanced Games athlete

UK Athletics chief Jack Buckner is ‘profoundly disappointed’ in Reece Prescod after becoming the second British athlete to join after swimmer Ben Proud

The Independent UK

Enhanced Games: Lord Sebastian Coe refuses to discuss controversial event

The World Athletics president faced the media after former world 100m champion Fred Kerley became the first track athlete to join the Enhanced Games.

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Enhanced Games athletes can dope to compete for US$1 million prizes. But at what cost to sport?

Olympic swimmer Ben Proud has become the first British athlete to join the Enhanced Games – a controversial new event that allows athletes from all over the world to compete using performance-enhancing drugs. The prize money on offer can hit US$1 million (£730,000). But the swimmer, who won a silver…

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: The Enhanced Games is approaching, and the athlete roster is growing

The Enhanced Games will take place next May and despite the criticism of the concept, which allows athletes to take a cocktail of…

The Independent UK

Team GB medallist explains why he has joined controversial Enhanced Games

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Ben Proud admits ‘huge financial incentive’ is behind decision to join Enhanced Games

The Olympic silver medallist Ben Proud claims he could win 13 years’ worth of prize money in one race at the controversial event

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International Business Times UK

Ben Proud Officially Joins Enhanced Games: What Is It and Why It's Controversial

Olympic swimmer Ben Proud joins the Enhanced Games, a controversial event allowing performance enhancers. Find out what it means for sport.

The Independent UK

Former Team GB swimmer Ben Proud reveals ‘the only reason’ he joined Enhanced Games

Former Team GB Olympic swimmer Ben Proud has explained his decision to join the controversial Enhanced Games.

Evening Standard

Ben Proud: Aquatics GB 'immensely disappointed' as British Olympian signs up for Enhanced Games

Olympic silver medallist becomes first Briton to make the move

The Independent UK

Olympic medallist Ben Proud becomes first Briton to join Enhanced Games

Proud won a silver medal at Paris 2024 in the 50m freestyle

The Guardian - UK

Now Paris party is over, what does new year hold for GB’s Olympians?

Gold, silver and bronze medallists reflect on what they did as 2024 broke and how they will celebrate 12 months on

The Guardian - UK

Team GB sweep up three more golds and make fast track start on fab Friday

Britain’s runners made a blistering start to the track events in the Stade de France building on seven medals including three golds claimed by Team GB on a fabulous Friday in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Marchand races to fourth Olympic gold while Scott claims another silver

French hero Léon Marchand claims 200m medley in Olympic record, his fourth gold of the Games, cheered on by President Macron

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