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‘It’s about the money’: Cash lure outweighed doping concerns, say Enhanced swimmers
As Cam McEvoy’s world record time becomes a focal point Las Vegas, swimmers say the lure of million-dollar bonuses outweighed concerns over drugs, reputation and risk.
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theguardian.com
Welcome to sport’s ultimate taboo where athletes risk it all for millions in Las Vegas
The Enhanced Games promise human advancement and world records but critics fear more worrying effects
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nytimes.com
At Enhanced Games, athletes are ready for the show, but what will it all mean?
Athletes say they're as healthy and well-paid as ever. Critics say the whole idea is dangerous. On Sunday, the first Enhanced Games arrive.
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rfi.fr
Enhanced Games athletes under scrutiny as health fears swirl
The drug-fueled Enhanced Games have put competing athletes under scrutiny, with critics asking why they signed up for a pro-doping competition that is potentially dangerous for…
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theage.com.au
‘It’s about the money’: Cash lure outweighed doping concerns, say Enhanced swimmers
As Cam McEvoy’s world record time becomes a focal point Las Vegas, swimmers say the lure of million-dollar bonuses outweighed concerns over drugs, reputation and risk.
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Ben Proud denies Enhanced Games will encourage young people to try doping
Swimmer Ben Proud has denied that young people will be tempted to dope after watching the Enhanced Games
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Clean swimmer beats doped athletes to pocket $350,000 at Enhanced Games
Two-time Olympian Hunter Armstrong has pocketed $350,000 for less than 25 seconds work in Las Vegas.
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smh.com.au
Magnussen finishes last as clean swimmer wins $350,000 at Enhanced Games
The Australian, who was the first athlete signed by the controversial new sporting competition, was well off the pace in the 100m freestyle.
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france24.com
Swimmer Gkolomeev 'breaks' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to "beat" a world record at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on Sunday, winning the men's 50m freestyle at the divisive event…
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scmp.com
Enhanced Games: swimmer beats 50m freestyle world record at drug-fuelled contest
All other competitors fall short at event with performance-enhancing substances backed by billionaire Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jnr.
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stuff.co.nz
Kristian Gkolomeev gets a $2.5m bonus for swimming mark at Enhanced Games
Kristian Gkolomeev’s time will carry no legitimacy in elite swimming circles, but his teammates celebrated as though it were a genuine world record.
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independent.co.uk
Gkolomeev bags $1m bonus for smashing 50m freestyle world record at Enhanced Games
Gkolomeev broke the record held by Cameron McEvoy but it won’t be recognised by global sporting authorities
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irishtimes.com
Gkolomeev claims $1m bonus in 50-metres freestyle at Enhanced Games
Fred Kerley won 100m in 9.97 seconds, way off the world record despite doping being permitted
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dawn.com
Greek swimmer cashes in with 'world record' at Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games endorses athletes who use banned substances, while the swimmers are also allowed to wear polyurethane 'super-suits' banned in 2010.
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Why a swimmer’s 50m world record at the Enhanced Games won’t be recognised
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ynetnews.com
‘Steroid Olympics’ debuts with unofficial world record, leaving sports world stunned
Enhanced Games allows athletes to use performance-enhancing substances banned in traditional sport; Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev won $1.25M after beating official 50m…
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nu.nl
Zwemmer breekt als enige 'wereldrecord' op dopingtoernooi en wint miljoen dollar
De Griekse zwemmer Kristian Gkolomeev is de enige sporter die zondag een "wereldrecord" heeft neergezet op de eerste editie van de omstreden Enhanced Games. Dit is een toernooi in…
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dw.com
Enhanced Games: Gkolomeev 'breaks' record in 50m freestyle
Records set at the divisive competition are not considered official because athletes are allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs. The global swimming body has condemned the…
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nos.nl
Gkolomeev zwemt voor miljoen dollar onder wereldrecord bij controversieel toernooi
Bij de fel bekritiseerde Enhanced Games deden zwemmers, atleten en powerlifters pogingen om met behulp van verboden middelen records te breken.
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ekathimerini.com
Greek swimmer cashes in with ‘world record’ at Enhanced Games | eKathimerini.com
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev earned a $1 million bonus for beating a world record while sprinter Fred Kerley won a weak 100m as the drug-friendly Enhanced Games made a…
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A day at the Enhanced Games, the controversial sporting experiment in a Vegas parking lot
Athletes got big paydays. One "world record" was broken. And a big question remains: Will fans care about any of it?