Athletes are juicing up for a $1 million prize. The real winners are billionaires selling the peptides and hormones
The Enhanced Games, debuting this weekend in Las Vegas, allows athletes to compete without restrictions on performance-enhancing drugs. While the event offers a $1 million prize, it raises concerns about the safety and ethics of promoting such practices. Ultimately, the real beneficiaries may be the billionaires profiting from the sale of these substances.
- ▪The inaugural Enhanced Games event features various athletic competitions including track events and swimming.
- ▪Athletes are encouraged to use performance-enhancing drugs, which raises safety concerns.
- ▪The event has a $1 million prize, attracting competitors willing to take risks for financial gain.
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