The Enhanced Games, which allows the use of banned drugs, paid out $1 million to a swimmer -- but only one world record was broken.

This weekend's Enhanced Games sits at an uneasy intersection of innovation, ethics and commerce, writes James Witts.

The Enhanced Games promise human advancement and world records but critics fear more worrying effects

The head of the Enhanced Games on Saturday predicted multiple world records will be "beaten" at this weekend's drug-fueled event, even if the feats will not be officially…

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.

Doping e "Giochi Olimpici" a Las Vegas si può: atleti dopati sotto controllo medico, premi milionari e record da battere: il progetto divide il mondo

LAS VEGAS, May 24 — The head of the Enhanced Games yesterday predicted multiple world records will be “beaten” at this weekend’s drug-fueled event, even if the feats will...

Juiced-up athletes gathered in Las Vegas on Sunday for the first-ever Enhanced Games, where organizers predict world records will be unofficially "beaten" by competitors using…

Two-time Olympian Hunter Armstrong has pocketed $350,000 for less than 25 seconds work in Las Vegas.

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…

Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev set a new 50-meter freestyle record of 20.81 seconds, though it won't be recognized as the official mark.

All other competitors fall short at event with performance-enhancing substances backed by billionaire Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jnr.

Kristian Gkolomeev’s time will carry no legitimacy in elite swimming circles, but his teammates celebrated as though it were a genuine world record.

Fred Kerley won 100m in 9.97 seconds, way off the world record despite doping being permitted

The Enhanced Games endorses athletes who use banned substances, while the swimmers are also allowed to wear polyurethane 'super-suits' banned in 2010.

Gkolomeev’s 50m freestyle record in 20.81sec brings relief for Enhanced Games organisers amid glitzy hyperbole in Las Vegas

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Around 40 sprinters, swimmers and weight lifters took part in the event which has sparked health concerns.

Die Premiere der Enhanced Games, bei denen Doping ausdrücklich erwünscht ist, verläuft unspektakulär. Das Format könnte dennoch Zukunft haben.

Enhanced Games allows athletes to use performance-enhancing substances banned in traditional sport; Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev won $1.25M after beating official 50m…

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…