The Enhanced Games launched in Las Vegas, a controversial event where athletes are openly using performance-enhancing drugs to break world records.

With $25 million in prize money, Olympic medalists like Ben Proud and Fred Kerley are competing. The event's founders, Aron D'Souza and Maximilian Martin, have backing from investors including Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.

Critics, including the US Anti-Doping Agency and UK Athletics, condemn the event as reckless and dangerous. Health experts warn of risks like stroke and cardiovascular damage.

Athletes defend their participation, citing transparency and financial necessity. Some, like Hunter Armstrong, plan to compete clean, aiming for both prize money and future Olympic eligibility.

Beyond sports, the event raises societal concerns about normalizing drug use, especially among young people.

The Enhanced Games are set to continue despite widespread criticism and calls for regulation.