Enhanced Games push PEDs and target world records in Olympic sports. But what cost?
Briefly

The Enhanced Games, a start-up planning Olympic-style events, aims to redefine athletics by supporting the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Seeking financial backing from high-profile investors like Peter Thiel, the initiative offers substantial prizes for world records, including a $1 million payout. The program has drawn criticism from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president, who warns that it threatens athlete safety and the integrity of sports. As the 2028 Olympics approach, WADA argues for legal measures to stop this controversial competition.
WADA's president warns Enhanced Games seeks to normalize the use of dangerous drugs, risking athlete health and undermining the integrity of global sports.
Enhanced Games offers $1 million bonuses for breaking records, framing this as a pioneering era in athletic competition through scientific advancement.
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