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Pro-doping Enhanced Games to debut in Las Vegas with Trump Jr backing

A controversial new Olympics-style sporting event where athletes will be permitted to use drugs is set to debut in Las Vegas next year

The Guardian - US · May 21, 2025

The Aussie coach who changed his tune on Enhanced Games

Australian swim coach Brett Hawke has joined Enhanced Games and the dual Olympian has instantly overseen the fastest 50m freestyle in history.

AAP · May 21, 2025

No regrets about drug-taking: Aussie swimmer Magnussen

Australian swimmer James Magnussen says he has no regrets at signing up for Enhanced Games after completing his first course of performance enhancing drugs.

AAP · May 20, 2025

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Australia a fruitful realm for Enhanced Games athletes

Enhanced Games' president says Australia is a "fruitful realm" for athletes potentially joining James Magnussen in competing at the event with no drug testing.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

Silver Medalist Slams Food At The Paris Olympic Village, Claiming There Are Worms In The Fish

“I like my fish, and people are finding worms in the fish. It’s just not good enough.” The post Silver Medalist Slams Food At The Paris Olympic Village, Claiming There Are Worms In The Fish first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Aug 6, 2024

“Inexcusable”: Viral Swimmer Spotted Sleeping In Park Amid Olympic Village Controversy

"Inexcusable on all levels!" The post “Inexcusable”: Viral Swimmer Spotted Sleeping In Park Amid Olympic Village Controversy first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Aug 5, 2024

“What’s Really Going On”: Internet In Disbelief Over Food Served At Paris Olympic Village

"The day before the opening ceremony, they ran out of meat and dairy options in the village." The post “What’s Really Going On”: Internet In Disbelief Over Food Served At Paris Olympic Village first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Aug 1, 2024

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Olympics Champion Ariarne Titmus Slams “Ridiculous” Conditions Inside The Olympic Village

“It probably wasn't the time I thought I was capable of, but living in the Olympic Village makes it hard to perform.” The post Olympics Champion Ariarne Titmus Slams “Ridiculous” Conditions Inside The Olympic Village first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jul 31, 2024

Athletes Slam The ‘Ridiculous’ Olympic Village Conditions From Cardboard Beds To Vegan Meals

Athletes including Ariarne Titmus and Tilly Kearns have voiced their gripes with the Olympic Village and its eco-friendly approach.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 30, 2024

Brave New World podcast: Christian Angermayer and James Magnussen on why the Enhanced Games are a game changer for sports

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Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024

Enhanced Games: meet the swimmer who thinks athletes should be allowed to dope

A new sports competition plans to encourage athletes to use performance enhancing drugs. William Hosie chats with the Enhanced Games poster boy, ex-top swimmer James Magnusen

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024

Enhanced Games to sign Olympians post-Paris: D'Souza

Australians could be among athletes signing up for the pro-drug Enhanced Games after the Paris Olympics.

AAP · Jul 20, 2024

'Extremely Dangerous': Health Experts Slam Doping-friendly Enhanced Games

Athletes at the Paris Olympics later this month will be tested for performance-enhancing drugs, but at a competition plotting to rival the Games, doping will be the point.

International Business Times · Jul 9, 2024

‘Imagine if a 60-year-old broke Usain Bolt’s record’: the story behind the Enhanced Games, the Olympics where everyone dopes

It’s got billionaires, world champions and director Ridley Scott’s company on board. But would an athletics competition where taking drugs is encouraged put the honesty back in sport – or cause rifts, risks and addictions?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024

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AAP · Apr 17, 2024

No room for error in Enhanced Games: Magnussen

Australian swimmer James Magnussen says there's no room for error in his drug-taking program designed to make him the fastest swimmer ever.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024

On your marks, get set, dope! Welcome to the Enhanced Games – the sporting event no one wants

Athletes paid $1m to take enough performance-enhancing drugs to win records? Truly we get the TV sports we deserve, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024

‘It’s a joke’: Enhanced Games swimmer should face life ban, says aquatics chief

Brent Nowicki said ‘You cross that bridge, you don’t come back’ after hearing James Magnussen’s plans to dope to break world record at Enhanced Games

AAP · Mar 19, 2024

Perkins warns of athlete deaths in Enhanced Games

Aussie swimming legend Kieren Perkins says allowing athletes to take drugs will end in disaster, warning someone will die if the Enhanced Games go ahead.

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024

Grotesque Enhanced Games removes brain barrier in quest to get running

Aron D’Souza makes all sorts of wild comparisons to justify existence of drug-fuelled athletes but just spouts horseshit

AAP · Feb 10, 2024

Enhanced Games grossly irresponsible: anti-doping chief

The chief of Australian sport's anti-doping agency has slammed the proposed Enhanced Games as "grossly irresponsible" and putting profit before health.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Aussie swim star to compete at drug-taking Games

Retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen is the first person to publicly pledge to compete at an Olympic-styled event for drug-taking athletes.

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