Dozens of athletes — including former Olympians — will participate in the Las Vegas event while using performance-enhancing drugs.
Two-time Olympic-medalist Fred Kerley attends a press conference ahead of the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, Friday, May 22, 2026. Unlike most of the athletes participating in the Sunday night event, the sprinter says he'll compete without taking performance-enhancing drugs.
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