Overview

• The inaugural Enhanced Games will take place from May 21-24, 2026, at Resorts World Las Vegas, featuring swimming, track, and weightlifting events.
• Athletes will compete under doctor-supervised enhancement protocols, with prize pools of up to $500,000 per event and bonuses of up to $1 million for breaking world records.
• Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev broke the 50m freestyle world record under the Enhanced Games protocol, clocking 20.89 seconds and earning a $1 million bonus.
• The event challenges traditional anti-doping norms, drawing criticism from the IOC and WADA, which have raised concerns about fairness and athlete health.
• Key backers include Donald Trump Jr., Peter Thiel, and other Silicon Valley investors, with plans to expand research into performance-enhancing technologies and products.