"The Enhanced Games embodies a techno-utopian ideal: athletes as canvases for chemical optimization, testing the limits of human health for a lot of money."
"Gkolomeev swam faster than Césars Cielo, the official record holder at the time, but he did it 'enhanced' - a polite way to say that he used performance-enhancing drugs."
"The group advertises a 'potential prize purse of $7.5 million for just a single day of competition,' plus appearance fees."
"Steroids can harden arteries, elevate stroke risk, damage the liver and permanently alter hormone systems. They are not electrolyte tablets or a little preworkout creatine."
The Enhanced Games, set to take place in Las Vegas, encourages athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs, with no penalties for doping. Kristian Gkolomeev set a new world record in the 50-meter freestyle at a previous event, earning $1 million. The organization aims to push the boundaries of human capability through chemical optimization, backed by notable investors. The upcoming event promises significant prize money, but it also raises concerns about the health risks associated with steroid use and the glorification of drug enhancement in sports.
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