Marion Jones, Ben Johnson, and Tim Montgomery are among the athletes who were forced to return the medals they won in the Olympic Games after being found guilty of abusing illegal drugs or better known as doping. The Olympics do not allow doping because it is not in line with the original purpose of sports to compete fairly. But the Enhanced Games event will be organized with it allowing doping among athletes.
Enhanced Games is currently backed by billionaires Peter Thiel, Balaji Srinivasan, and Christian Angermayer. It is organized to see the extent to which science can be used to improve the ability of athletes. Only racing, aquatic, combat, gymnastics and strength sports events will be held. Team events will not be offered at this time.
Registration will open at the end of this year allowing participation of all regardless of age including former Olympic athletes. Despite receiving the support of billionaires, when the first Enhanced Games will take place has not yet been announced by the organizers.
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