What went wrong for the Enhanced Games?

May 26, 2026

The Enhanced Games, described by some as the Steroid Olympics, promised to shatter world records and redefine sport. Instead, a clean swimmer beat doped athletes, and Australia's biggest name finished last.

Today we’ll recap how we got here, and break down what actually happened at this week’s inaugural games in Vegas.

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What went wrong for the Enhanced Games?