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Enhanced Games Pay $6.6M, Gkolomeev Wins $1M Amid PED Controversy

5/28/2026

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The Enhanced Games were held on May 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, awarding $6.6 million in prize money while CEO Max Martin said training was cut to eight weeks due to the Iran conflict.
Kristian Gkolomeev won the 50 m freestyle in 20.81 seconds, earned $1 million, though unofficial due to PEDs and a banned suit, while Fred Kerley and Trystan Evelyn won 100 m sprints.
Weightlifters Mitchell Hooper and Thor Bjornsson failed a 510 kg deadlift attempt.

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The Enhanced Games were held on May 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, awarding $6.6 million in prize money while CEO Max Martin said training was cut to eight weeks due to the Iran conflict.
Kristian Gkolomeev won the 50 m freestyle in 20.81 seconds, earned $1 million, though unofficial due to PEDs and a banned suit, while Fred Kerley and Trystan Evelyn won 100 m sprints.
Weightlifters Mitchell Hooper and Thor Bjornsson failed a 510 kg deadlift attempt.