Record 50m freestyle time at controversial Enhanced Games
Summary
Greece’s Kristian Gkolomeev set a world-best time in the men's 50m freestyle at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, but the result will not be recognized because the event allows performance-enhancing drugs. The event included athletics, weightlifting, and swimming, and has been widely criticized by official sports organizations.Key Facts
- Kristian Gkolomeev swam the 50m freestyle in 20.81 seconds, beating the official world record of 20.88 seconds.
- The Enhanced Games permit the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs, making results unofficial.
- Athletes wore equipment not allowed in normal competitions, like polyurethane suits.
- The event was held in Las Vegas with about 2,500 invited spectators, and tickets were not sold to the public.
- Some athletes, including American sprinter Fred Kerley, competed without drugs.
- Organizers awarded Gkolomeev $250,000 for winning and a $1 million bonus for the unofficial record.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and other sports bodies condemned the event as unsafe and unethical.
- The Enhanced Games was launched in 2023 and is supported by investors including Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.
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