The Enhanced Games Flopped—But It Could Have an Effect on Sports Culture for Years to Come

Summary: The Enhanced Games tried to be a "superhuman" Olympics where athletes could use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). But it was a huge flop! Only one world record was broken, and that athlete wore a banned swimsuit.

The creators claim doping is safe and helps athletes, but health experts strongly disagree. These drugs can cause severe heart problems, irregular heartbeats, and even sudden death. Their safety study was also deeply flawed, mostly ignoring women unless they couldn't have children.

Experts warn this trend could ruin sports culture. If doping becomes normal, winning will depend on who has the most money for drugs and doctors, not who works the hardest. This sends a terrible message to young athletes, turning sports into a rigged game controlled by wealthy investors instead of a fair test of skill and dedication.

For more details, see WomensHealthMag at womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a71434305/enhanced-games-effect-on-sports-culture-opinion/ (opens in new tab)