The Enhanced Games: Where Sports Integrity Goes to Die The recent Enhanced Games in Las Vegas have raised questions about the value of competitive sports and the willingness of athletes to sacrifice their integrity for a paycheck.
James Magnussen, an Australian Olympian, finished last in the men's 100 metre freestyle event, but his participation – and the $US50,000 prize he earned – is what truly deserves scrutiny.
The Enhanced Games' concept, where athletes can use performance enhancing substances including testosterone, EPO, and human growth hormone, has been widely criticized by both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Anti Doping Agency.