‘Steroid Olympics’ Might Be Funniest Sports Experiment Ever
The Enhanced Games, informally known as the 'Steroid Olympics', allow athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision. While some athletes excelled, such as Kristian Gkolomeev who broke a world record, others like James Magnussen did not perform as expected. The event has sparked discussions about the implications of drug use in sports and the potential of enhanced athletes.
- ▪The Enhanced Games permit athletes to use any performance-enhancing substances approved by the FDA, except for cocaine and heroin.
- ▪Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial world record in the men's 50-meter freestyle and received a $1 million bonus.
- ▪Non-enhanced athletes like Hunter Armstrong and Fred Kerley won their respective events, raising questions about the effectiveness of enhancements.
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Opinion ‘Steroid Olympics’ Might Be Funniest Sports Experiment Ever OPINION (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP via Getty Images) Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer May 26, 2026 3:26 PM ET May 26, 2026 3:26 PM ET Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); How would the world’s best athletes perform if you let them take as many drugs as they pleased? The Enhanced Games — dubbed the “Steroid Olympics” by some onlookers — sort of answers my…
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