Olympic Champion Cameron McEvoy Dismisses Enhanced Games Record as Irrelevant
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Olympic 50m freestyle champion Cameron McEvoy has criticized the Enhanced Games, calling the record set by Kristian Gkolomeev in the 50m freestyle meaningless due to the use of banned drugs and suits. The Enhanced Games, which allow performance-enhancing drugs, have been condemned by World Aquatics and the World Anti-Doping Agency for promoting unsafe practices and undermining the integrity of sports.
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Cameron McEvoy, an Olympic champion, stated that the record set by Kristian Gkolomeev at the Enhanced Games is irrelevant due to the use of performance-enhancing drugs and banned swimsuits.
The Enhanced Games announced that Gkolomeev swam the 50m freestyle in 20.89 seconds, faster than the current world record.
World Aquatics and the World Anti-Doping Agency have condemned the Enhanced Games, describing it as a 'circus' and criticizing its approach to doping.
McEvoy expressed concerns about the long-term health effects of performance-enhancing drugs on athletes.
The inaugural Enhanced Games are scheduled to be held in Las Vegas in May next year, featuring swimming, athletics, and weightlifting.
