Ben Proud denies Enhanced Games will encourage young people to try doping
Ben Proud, a former Team GB swimmer, has defended his participation in the Enhanced Games, asserting that it will not encourage young people to dope. He emphasized that he and other athletes have had clean careers and are competing in a safe environment. Despite criticism from the World Anti-Doping Agency, Proud remains confident in his decision and the integrity of the event.
- ▪Ben Proud denies that the Enhanced Games will tempt young people to dope.
- ▪He believes that the event provides a safe environment for athletes.
- ▪The World Anti-Doping Agency has condemned the event as dangerous and irresponsible.
- ▪Proud acknowledges that performance-enhancing drugs could help him and his competitors swim faster.
- ▪Other athletes, like Reece Prescod, have also defended their participation in the Enhanced Games.
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The Enhanced Games complex at Resorts World Las Vegas. Photograph: Kirby Lee/IMAGN IMAGES/Reuters ConnectView image in fullscreenThe Enhanced Games complex at Resorts World Las Vegas. Photograph: Kirby Lee/IMAGN IMAGES/Reuters ConnectEnhanced GamesBen Proud denies Enhanced Games will encourage young people to try dopingSwimmer says event is in ‘safest environment possible’Wada, however, insists it is ‘dangerous and irresponsible’Sean Ingle in Las VegasSun 24 May 2026 05.57 EDTLast modified on Sun 24 May 2026 05.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe former Team GB swimmer Ben Proud has denied that young people will be tempted to dope after watching him in the Enhanced Games.The 31-year-old is on a mid six-figure salary after joining the controversial event and could earn another…
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