Overview

• The new bylaw bars athletes, coaches, officials and medical staff who endorse or compete in the performance-enhancing event from all World Aquatics roles and competitions.
• Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev set a 50m freestyle world record of 20.89 seconds under the Enhanced Games doping programme.
• Enhanced Games, funded by groups including Trump Jr., launches in May 2026 in Las Vegas with $1 million rewards for world record performances in swimming, track and weightlifting.
• World Anti-Doping Agency called the event dangerous and irresponsible, and Olympic champion Cam McEvoy argued that Gkolomeev’s time holds no sporting relevance.
• The initiative’s business model includes selling customized supplements and substances, provoking warnings over athlete health and integrity of competition.