What Christian Angermayer really thinks about Enhanced Games
Christian Angermayer, a billionaire backing the Enhanced Games, argues that traditional sports have a double standard regarding performance enhancement. He believes that athletes should be allowed to use FDA-approved substances under medical supervision. Despite his claims of promoting transparency, concerns remain about the potential dangers of such an approach.
- ▪The Enhanced Games, referred to as the 'Steroid Olympics', allow athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs without fear of disqualification.
- ▪Angermayer argues that sports already exploit athletes for commercial gain, so enhancement should be treated similarly.
- ▪A study associated with the Enhanced Games indicated that a majority of surveyed athletes would have used banned substances.
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