Summary
British Olympic swimmer Ben Proud has joined the Enhanced Games, a controversial event where athletes can use some banned drugs under medical supervision. Proud stresses that this event is separate from traditional clean sport. The Enhanced Games have received criticism for potentially harming athletes and compromising fair play.
Key Facts
- Ben Proud is a British Olympic swimmer who won silver at the 2024 Olympics.
- Proud joined the Enhanced Games, allowing some performance-enhancing drugs.
- The Enhanced Games started in 2023, permitting FDA-approved substances.
- The event is controversial and criticized for health risks and fairness issues.
- Proud believes the Enhanced Games do not undermine clean sport's values.
- Critics include the World Anti-Doping Agency and the US Anti-Doping Agency.
