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US anti-doping accuses Wada of trying to ‘smear America’ amid Enhanced Games row

The war of words between anti-doping bodies over the Enhanced Games has intensified after Usada accused Wada of attempting ‘to smear America’

The Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

US Sprint Star Kerley Joins Drug-fueled Enhanced Games

Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic 100m medallist currently serving a suspension, has become the first US man and first track and field athlete to sign up for the Enhanced Games, where competitors will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.

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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 National (Scotland)

Team GB medallist explains why he has joined controversial Enhanced Games

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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.

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 Independent UK

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Enhanced Games: how the 'doping Olympics' could change sport forever

In May 2026, Las Vegas will play host to the Enhanced Games – a competition where doping is not just allowed, it's required. Behind the project are libertarian investors – including Donal Trump Jr – and athletes motivated by million-dollar prizes.

Radio France Internationale

We must stop Enhanced Games, says Aussie crusader

An Australian with a track record of fighting sporting injustice is taking on the drug-friendly Enhanced Games.

AAP

Anti-doping watchdog urges US authorities to shut down planned drug-fueled event in Las Vegas

The global watchdog of doping in sports says it will urge public authorities to shut down the drug-fueled Enhanced Games planned in Las Vegas next year

The Independent UK

Olympic athletes say pro-doping Enhanced Games are a betrayal and could lead to deaths

Olympic athletes have condemned the Enhanced Games, warning the PED-friendly event could result in long-term health consequences or even deaths

The Guardian - US

Drug-friendly games enticing, but not for me: Chalmers

One of Australia's biggest sports stars hopes the drug-friendly Enhanced Games will prompt a prize money increase for swimmers.

AAP

World Aquatics bans Enhanced Games athletes from its competitions

Enhanced Games swimmers will not be free to compete in World Aquatics events

The Independent UK

Australia's Enhanced Games duo face global swim bans

World Aquatics has an Australian pair in its crosshairs after passing a new law giving it power to ban anyone associated with the drug-friendly Enhanced Games.

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The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: The Enhanced Games may be the best advert possible for clean sport

The Enhanced Games launched this week, with a host city now confirmed. But despite the organisers claims they will showcase some of the fastest…

AAP

More Aussies flag Enhanced Games interest amid backlash

Australian sport's anti-doping agency decries the Enhanced Games, but swimmer James Magnussen says they're missing the point.

The Guardian - UK

Scientists warn Enhanced Games athletes of heart attack risks and having libidos ‘killed off’

Reproductive function and libido risk being ‘killed off’, researchers say, as they warn that organisers’ safety claims are ‘incorrect and misleading’

The Guardian - AU

Athletes warn against potential health risks of ‘dangerous, unethical’ Enhanced Games

Sport Integrity Australia takes aim at event planned for May 2026 as Australian body calls on clean athletes to resist the lure of prize money

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AAP

Greek swimmer's big-money bonus for drug-assisted time

Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev, with the help of performance enhancing drugs, has bettered the 50m freestyle world record and signed up for Enhanced Games.

The Guardian - US

Pro-doping Enhanced Games to debut in Las Vegas with Trump Jr backing

A controversial new Olympics-style sporting event where athletes will be permitted to use drugs is set to debut in Las Vegas next year

AAP

No regrets about drug-taking: Aussie swimmer Magnussen

Australian swimmer James Magnussen says he has no regrets at signing up for Enhanced Games after completing his first course of performance enhancing drugs.

AAP

Australia a fruitful realm for Enhanced Games athletes

Enhanced Games' president says Australia is a "fruitful realm" for athletes potentially joining James Magnussen in competing at the event with no drug testing.

Cycling Weekly

'I'm on a mission to build a new superhumanity': Founder of the enhanced games on the future of dope-legal racing

The Enhanced Games are an alternative Olympics where doping will be encouraged. Chris Marshall-Bell grills the founder on the risks

Evening Standard

Enhanced Games: meet the swimmer who thinks athletes should be allowed to dope

A new sports competition plans to encourage athletes to use performance enhancing drugs. William Hosie chats with the Enhanced Games poster boy, ex-top swimmer James Magnusen

Fortune

German billionaire behind Enhanced Games is dinosaur egg-collecting film producer

Christian Angermayer is a psychedelics mogul who thinks the world is ready for an Olympic-style games featuring juiced-up athletes.

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