Steroid-Friendly Enhanced Games, Backed By Donald Trump Jr., Kicks Off With First ‘World Record’

The controversial Enhanced Games, which allow athletes to use steroids, kicked off in Las Vegas this weekend.

Backed by several high-profile investors, including Donald Trump Jr., the Enhanced Games seeks to break records in ways never seen before. Organizers aim to push human performance to new levels by removing substance bans enforced by organizations such as the International Olympic Committee.

The event has drawn criticism across social media, with athletes, medical experts and sports officials around the world warning how dangerous it is for athletes’ health and for prioritizing winning over long-term safety.

The Enhanced Games featured swimming, track and field, weightlifting and other Olympic-style sports. Organizers offer large prize pools and financial incentives for athletes willing to participate.

The controversy intensified after a world record was broken at the Las Vegas event. Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the sole competitor for the seven-figure jackpot, producing a record-breaking swim in the men’s 50-meter freestyle.

Gkolomeev, reportedly using performance enhancers, clocked 20.81 seconds to break the previous world record of 20.88 set by Cameron McEvoy.

The result sparked renewed debate about fairness and the future of professional sports, as questions continue over whether fans will embrace an open competition with performance-enhancing drugs.


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