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Olympics’ Wildcard Event, Enhanced Games, Falls Short of Hype

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A Night of Performance and Controversy at Resorts World

The inaugural Enhanced Games took place in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 24, 2026, featuring over 40 athletes competing in swimming, track, and weightlifting. While organizers promoted the event as a revolutionary sports competition, the night saw only one unofficial world record broken despite the widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs among participants. A Night of … Read more

Enhanced Games Launch in Las Vegas With Permitted Performance-Enhancing Drugs

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A Commercial Arena for Performance Enhancement

The Enhanced Games open this Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Resorts World Las Vegas, featuring over 40 athletes competing in swimming, track, and weightlifting. Backed by venture capital firm 1789 Capitol and tech billionaire Peter Thiel, the event allows performance-enhancing drugs, challenging long-standing international sporting rules and drawing intense condemnation from global anti-doping authorities. A … Read more