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Angermayer's Controversial Enhanced Games Debut, Allowing Banned Drugs

5/22/2026

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Christian Angermayer launched the Enhanced Games in London, with the inaugural event this weekend allowing banned drugs.
He argues FDA-approved drugs like testosterone, human growth hormone (HGH) and EPO should be allowed under doctor supervision, though WADA warns they cause serious health risks.
Angermayer cites a 2011 WADA study that claimed nearly half of elite athletes used banned substances, saying the 1% detection rate understates cheating.

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Christian Angermayer launched the Enhanced Games in London, with the inaugural event this weekend allowing banned drugs.
He argues FDA-approved drugs like testosterone, human growth hormone (HGH) and EPO should be allowed under doctor supervision, though WADA warns they cause serious health risks.
Angermayer cites a 2011 WADA study that claimed nearly half of elite athletes used banned substances, saying the 1% detection rate understates cheating.