"I think [the Enhanced Games] opens up the potential avenue to excel in a very different way, he told BBC Sport. Realistically I've achieved everything I can, and now the Enhanced is giving me a new opportunity. I definitely don't think that's undermining a clean sport. I really respect the sport I've been part of, and I would never step back in knowing I've done something which isn't in the rules."
"The Enhanced Games permits athletes to take substances approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under strict supervision. I will never take anything that I am unsure of, Proud added. They are not allowing anyone to participate if they are under any stress or health risks."
Ben Proud, 30, Olympic medallist and 50m freestyle silver medallist in Paris, has become the first British athlete to join the Enhanced Games. He views the Enhanced Games as a new opportunity after achieving previous goals and does not believe participation undermines clean sport. He affirms respect for traditional sport and insists he would not act outside rules. He expresses frustration at doping violations in mainstream sport. The Enhanced Games allows substances approved by the United States FDA under strict supervision and restricts participation for athletes facing health or stress risks.
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