No 'ultimate boost': Only one record at controversial Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games, a controversial event allowing performance-enhancing substances, saw Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev achieve the only record-breaking performance. Gkolomeev's time of 20.81 seconds in the 50 meters freestyle earned him a $1 million bonus, although it will not be recognized as an official world record. Organizers expressed disappointment at the lack of additional record-breaking performances, despite many athletes using banned substances under medical supervision.
- ▪Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to break an official world record at the Enhanced Games.
- ▪He received a $1 million bonus for his performance, which will not enter the record books.
- ▪Out of 42 participants, 38 used doping substances under medical supervision leading up to the event.
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