Mutants are on the march
The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas showcased athletes competing under the influence of performance-enhancing drugs. Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper attempted to break a world record but ultimately failed despite extensive steroid use. The event, which attracted criticism from anti-doping agencies, offered substantial prize money and featured competitors from various sports categories.
- ▪Mitchell Hooper deadlifted 475 kilograms but failed to lift the 510-kilogram world record.
- ▪The Enhanced Games allowed the use of performance-enhancing drugs, which would typically lead to disqualification in other sports.
- ▪Only one $1 million prize was awarded during the event, which featured 42 competitors across swimming, sprinting, and weightlifting.
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Mutants are on the march The Enhanced Games are for real Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper competes during the deadlift event. (Etienne Laurent/AFP/ Getty) Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper competes during the deadlift event. (Etienne Laurent/AFP/ Getty) Dopingenhanced gameslooksmaxxingSportVegas James Billot May 26 2026 - 12:02am 7 mins Blood is rolling down the shins of Mitchell Hooper. The two-time World’s Strongest Man has just deadlifted 475 kilograms — equivalent to a young hippo — and now he has a shot at the world record. As he steps up to the wooden stage, the crowd roars in anticipation. This could be it: the moment the 510-kilogram record is smashed. Bending down, Hooper clutches the bar.
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