Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised
Kristian Gkolomeev of Greece has set a new world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. However, this record will not be recognized by official sporting authorities due to the event's allowance of banned performance-enhancing drugs. The controversy surrounding the Enhanced Games raises questions about the legitimacy of records set under such conditions.
- ▪Kristian Gkolomeev clocked a time of 20.81 seconds in the men's 50m freestyle.
- ▪The record will not be recognized by global sporting bodies.
- ▪The Enhanced Games permit the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs.
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Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognisedSwimmer Kristian Gkolomeev of Greece has beaten 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 - but his time will not be recognised by official authorities. The results are considered illegal by global sporting bodies because athletes can take banned performance-enhancing drugs. The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil reports from the Games in Las Vegas.23 minutes agoLas VegasShareSaveOne-minute World NewsWatch the latest news summary from BBC World News.
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