Christian Angermayer, the German billionaire behind the controversial Enhanced Games, has defended the event as a force for good, dismissing critics and predicting it will thrive. Angermayer, who made fortunes from biotech, bitcoin, and psychedelics, now aims to revolutionize sport by allowing performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) under medical supervision.
The Vision Behind the Enhanced Games
Angermayer, also known for owning the largest triceratops skull ever discovered, believes the Enhanced Games represent the future of sport. The inaugural event, held in Las Vegas, features the 100m sprint, swimming races, and weightlifting. According to an Enhanced Games study, 91% of the 36 athletes surveyed use testosterone, with 79% using human growth hormone, 41% EPO, and 29% anabolic steroids.
“I don’t understand why people limit medicine only for treating an illness,” Angermayer said. “Why not use medically approved drugs, with a doctor, to help you achieve your goal?”
Defending the Concept
Angermayer dismissed criticism from anti-doping authorities, calling the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (Wada) stance a “clown show” and thanking them for free publicity. He claimed the Enhanced Games have gained more recognition than LIV Golf, which spent $5 billion on marketing.
“We’re the good ones. I really believe that,” Angermayer said. He argued that FDA-approved drugs like testosterone and EPO are safe when used properly and accused the International Olympic Committee of profiting from harmful products like alcohol and sugary drinks.
Risks and Rebuttals
When questioned about the dangers of PEDs, Angermayer insisted the risks are exaggerated. “If these substances had anywhere near the risk all these goons are saying, we would see athletes drop dead,” he said. He rejected comparisons to East German doping scandals, noting those involved non-consensual use of non-FDA-approved drugs.
Angermayer, who has taken testosterone replacement therapy since age 30 and recently added tesamorelin, claimed moderate use of human growth hormone is healthy. However, Wada warns that such drugs can cause diabetes, heart problems, and abnormal growth.
Future Prospects
Angermayer predicted the Enhanced Games will last beyond five years, contrasting with the interviewer’s skepticism. He hinted at future editions featuring older athletes attempting to match personal bests while enhanced. “History suggests the man who pays bounty hunters to find dinosaurs will collect,” the article concludes.
