The controversial Enhanced Games took place on Sunday, May 24th. This high-profile competition, hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada, showcased athletes competing to achieve unprecedented global records.
In stark contrast to traditional sports like weightlifting, swimming, and track, which strictly enforce anti-doping regulations, the Enhanced Games sought to explore the performance potential of participants who chose to utilize performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).
Commonly dubbed “the Olympics on steroids,” this event did not mandate PED use for all participants. Individuals who opted to take performance-enhancing substances did so under rigorous medical oversight to guarantee their safe administration.
Given the competition’s objective to assess how scientific advancements might elevate athletic capabilities, significant attention was directed toward potential record-breaking achievements by the participants. A substantial financial incentive was also offered, with the Enhanced Games promising a $250,000 prize for any new global benchmark established.
Below is a review of the outcomes and an assessment of whether any new global bests were achieved during the 2026 Enhanced Games.
Aquatics Competition
*denotes individual best performance
(NE) – signifies participant who is “not enhanced”
|
Discipline |
Global Benchmark |
Enhanced Games Champion |
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Men’s 50m backstroke |
23.55 seconds |
Hunter Armstrong (24.21 seconds) (NE) |
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Men’s 50m breaststroke |
25.95 seconds |
Cody Miller (26.55 seconds)* |
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Men’s 100m freestyle |
46.40 seconds |
Kristian Gkolomeev (46.60 seconds)* |
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Women’s 50m freestyle |
23.61 seconds |
Emily Barclay (24.09)* |
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Men’s 50m fly |
22.27 seconds |
|
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Men’s 100m breaststroke |
56.88 seconds |
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Women’s 100m freestyle |
51.71 seconds |
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Men’s 100m fly |
49.45 seconds |
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Men’s 50m freestyle |
20.88 seconds |
Strength Sports
*denotes individual best performance
(NE) – signifies participant who is “not enhanced”
|
Discipline |
Global Benchmark |
Enhanced Games Outcomes |
|
Women’s Snatch |
Class – Record |
Beatriz Pirón (53kg) – N/A |
|
Men’s Snatch |
Class – Record |
Yoni Andica (79kg) – 135kg |
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Women’s Clean & Jerk |
Class – Record 53kg – 126kg |
Beatriz Pirón (53kg) – 118 kg* |
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Men’s Clean & Jerk |
Class – Record |
Yoni Andica (79kg) – 170kg |
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Men’s Snatch |
Class – Record |
Arley Méndez (88kg) – 155 kg |
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Men’s Deadlift |
510 kg |
Athletics (Track)
*denotes individual best performance
(NE) – signifies participant who is “not enhanced”
|
Discipline |
Global Benchmark |
Enhanced Games Champion |
|
Women’s 100m sprint |
10.49 seconds |
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Men’s 100m sprint |
9.58 seconds |
