Summary
UK Athletics' chief executive expressed disappointment after British sprinter Reece Prescod joined the Enhanced Games, an event where athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs. Prescod, who had retired, plans to compete in this event in Las Vegas, drawing criticism from UK Athletics for his decision. The Enhanced Games is controversial due to its differing stance on drug use compared to traditional sports.
Key Facts
- Reece Prescod is a British sprinter who has joined the Enhanced Games.
- The Enhanced Games allows athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs, which are not allowed in other sporting events.
- UK Athletics is not in favor of the Enhanced Games and expressed concerns about athletes' health.
- The first Enhanced Games competition is set to take place in Las Vegas in May.
- Prescod retired last August but decided to compete again in these games.
- He is the fourth fastest British man over 100m, with a personal best of 9.93 seconds.
- UK Athletics emphasizes clean sport and does not recognize the Enhanced Games as legitimate.
- Prescod is the second British athlete to join these games, after swimmer Ben Proud.
