Enhanced Games finally gets their record-breaking performance as Gkolomeev pockets $1.25m
The Enhanced Games debuted in Las Vegas, allowing athletes to use approved performance-enhancing substances. Kristian Gkolomeev set a new unofficial world record in the 50m freestyle, clocking 20.81 seconds and winning a total of $1.25 million. Despite the record-breaking performance, the event's legitimacy is questioned as results are not recognized officially due to the use of banned substances and swimming suits.
- ▪The Enhanced Games allowed the use of approved performance-enhancing substances and banned swimming suits.
- ▪Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial world record in the 50m freestyle with a time of 20.81 seconds.
- ▪Gkolomeev earned $250,000 for the win and an additional $1 million for breaking the world record, totaling $1.25 million.
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