FDA-approved performance-enhancing drugs

Swimmer Gkolomeev 'beats' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games

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What the Enhanced Games Are—and Why They’re Dividing Sport

On Sunday in Las Vegas, a new era of athletic competition unfolded as the Enhanced Games hosted its first major event, where 42 athletes—including former world champions and Olympic medalists—competed under rules allowing FDA-approved performance-enhancing drugs. The event, which drew a curated crowd of 2,500 and no public ticket sales, saw 13 athletes set personal … Read more

Olympian Hunter Armstrong wins Enhanced Games 50m backstroke-clean, in banned supersuit

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Why Armstrong Swam Clean in a Steroid-Fueled Event

A former University of California swimmer, Hunter Armstrong, won the 50-meter backstroke at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on Sunday without using performance-enhancing drugs—while his competitors relied on FDA-approved substances permitted by the controversial event. Armstrong’s victory, which earned him $250,000, underscores the financial allure of the Enhanced Games, where athletes risk their Olympic … Read more