Record 50m freestyle time at controversial Enhanced Games
Kristian Gkolomeev set a new record in the men's 50m freestyle at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, clocking 20.81 seconds. However, this time will not be recognized by official authorities due to the event's controversial nature, allowing the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs. The Enhanced Games have faced significant criticism from global sporting bodies, which deem the event immoral and dangerous.
- ▪Kristian Gkolomeev's time of 20.81 seconds in the men's 50m freestyle surpassed the previous record of 20.88 seconds.
- ▪The Enhanced Games permit the use of performance-enhancing substances, leading to condemnation from organizations like the IOC and Wada.
- ▪The event featured 42 athletes, with many using performance enhancers, and was attended by a curated crowd of around 2,500.
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Record 50m freestyle time at controversial Enhanced GamesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Gkolomeev has failed to make the podium at four Olympic GamesByPaul BattisonBBC Sport JournalistPublished17 minutes agoGreece's Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to beat a world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.The 32-year-old clocked 20.81 seconds in the men's 50m freestyle, eclipsing Australian Cameron McEvoy's 20.88 which he set in March, but Gkolomeev's time will not be recognised by official authorities.
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