The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, which promised multiple world records and a redefinition of human capability through performance-enhancing drugs, ended in relief for organisers after a lacklustre event. Only one world record was broken, by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev in the men's 50m freestyle, with a time of 20.81 seconds—just 0.07 seconds faster than the official record. However, this record will not be recognised due to Gkolomeev's use of a banned skinsuit and doping.
Despite the underwhelming performances, CEO Maximilian Martin declared victory, claiming the event had 'changed the world' and arrived in mainstream culture. Three clean athletes, including Olympic medallist Fred Kerley, won their events, with Kerley taunting his doped rivals. Tristan Evelyn, another clean winner, stated that 'winning takes more than chemistry.'
The event featured 42 athletes in sprinting, swimming, and weightlifting, most using banned substances. Organisers displayed the drugs athletes were taking on a giant screen. Notable failures included Icelandic strongman Thor Bjornsson, who could not beat his deadlift record, and several weightlifters who fell short of world records. British swimmer Ben Proud, who competed clean, won the 50m fly and placed second in the 50m freestyle, earning $375,000.
