Summary
The Enhanced Games, set to debut in Las Vegas next May, is an Olympic-style sports event that won't include drug testing, allowing athletes to use performance enhancers. Megan Romano, a world-champion swimmer, has been signed as the first female and U.S. athlete for the event. The games will offer large cash prizes, but the performances won't be officially recognized due to the lack of drug testing.
Key Facts
- The Enhanced Games will take place in Las Vegas in May, featuring sports like swimming, track, and weightlifting.
- This event will not conduct drug testing, allowing athletes to use performance enhancers.
- Megan Romano is the first female and U.S. athlete to sign for these games.
- There will be a $500,000 prize for each event and $1 million bonuses for breaking specific world records.
- Records set at the games won't be officially recognized because no drug testing is done.
- The International Olympic Committee criticized the games for not ensuring fair play.
- Founder Aron D’Souza mentioned the games have attracted significant financial support.
- Four male swimmers, including Olympic medalist James Magnussen, will participate in the games.
