The Enhanced Games are Sunday. Here's what to know about the controversial event
The Enhanced Games, set to take place in Las Vegas, promise a unique sporting event where athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs. With over 40 competitors in swimming, track, and weightlifting, the event has drawn attention for its controversial approach to doping. Financially backed by notable figures, the games offer a total prize pool of $25 million, but raise ethical concerns regarding athlete health and safety.
- ▪The Enhanced Games will feature over 40 athletes competing in swimming, track, and weightlifting events.
- ▪The total prize pool for the games is $25 million, with individual events offering $500,000.
- ▪Competitors are allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs that are banned in traditional sports.
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Sports The Enhanced Games are Sunday. Here's what to know about the controversial event May 24, 20265:00 AM ET By Ava Berger Two-time Olympic-medalist Fred Kerley attends a press conference ahead of the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, Friday, May 22, 2026. Unlike most of the athletes participating in the Sunday night event, the sprinter says he'll compete without taking performance-enhancing drugs. Ty ONeil/AP hide caption toggle caption Ty ONeil/AP Think the Olympics — with a multi-million jackpot and no rigid doping rules. The Enhanced Games are happening on Sunday in Las Vegas with the promise to create a global sports competition "where elite athletes push the limits of human performance," according to organizers.
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