Some Non-Enhanced Athletes Beat Their Juiced Rivals at the 'Steroid Olympics'
The inaugural Enhanced Games showcased a mix of performances, with some non-enhanced athletes outperforming their enhanced counterparts. Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev set a record in the men's 50-meter freestyle, while American sprinter Fred Kerley won the men's 100-meter final. Despite the event's intent to highlight enhanced athletes, several clean competitors achieved notable victories.
- ▪The Enhanced Games featured both record-breaking performances and clean athletes defeating enhanced competitors.
- ▪Kristian Gkolomeev swam the men's 50-meter freestyle in 20.89 seconds, faster than the official world record.
- ▪Fred Kerley, a non-enhanced athlete, won the men's 100-meter final in 9.97 seconds.
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