Fred Kerley Joins Enhanced Games Amid Suspension
The post Fred Kerley Joins Enhanced Games Amid Suspension appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Fred Kerley of the United States reacts after men’s 100m run during the Diamond League and Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Chorzow, Poland, 25 August 2024. (Photo by Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images The 100-meter Olympic bronze and silver medalist, Fred Kerley, has joined the Enhanced Games. The 30-year-old has become the first American athlete to join the event, ahead of its inaugural competition. The Enhanced Games, scheduled to take place in May 2026 in Vegas, will allow athletes to take FDA-approved performance-enhancing substances under medical supervision. The 100-meter world champion’s commitment comes after not competing at the 2025 World Championships. Amid withdrawing from the U.S. trials, Kerley faced a provisional suspension last month by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for an anti-doping whereabouts violation. “I’m looking forward to this new chapter and competing at the Enhanced Games,” Kerley said. “The world record has always been the ultimate goal of my career. This now gives me the opportunity to dedicate all my energy to pushing my limits and becoming the fastest human to ever live.” In case of setting a new record in the 100-meter category, Kerley will be rewarded $1 million in prize money. Each individual event at the Enhanced Games, along with the appearance fee and bonus, will have a total prize pot of $500,000, with $250,000 reserved for the winner. ForbesOlympic Medalist Ben Proud Joins The Enhanced GamesBy Paras J. Haji Kerley Isn’t The Only Olympian Kerley has signed for the controversial event alongside other higher-profile Olympians, including freestyle swimmer Ben Proud. Proud is the first athlete from Britain to join the Enhanced Games, after announcing the news on Social Media. Following this decision, the Olympic silver medalist’s funding has been ended by Aquatics GB, stating “the event has no credibility.” He will also…
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Fred Kerley of the United States reacts after men’s 100m run during the Diamond League and Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Chorzow, Poland, 25 August 2024. (Photo by Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images The 100-meter Olympic bronze and silver medalist, Fred Kerley, has joined the Enhanced Games. The 30-year-old has become the first American athlete to join the event, ahead of its inaugural competition. The Enhanced Games, scheduled to take place in May 2026 in Vegas, will allow athletes to take FDA-approved performance-enhancing substances under medical supervision. The 100-meter world champion’s commitment comes after not competing at the 2025 World Championships. Amid withdrawing from the U.S. trials, Kerley faced a provisional suspension last month by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for an anti-doping whereabouts violation. “I’m looking forward to this new chapter and competing at the Enhanced Games,” Kerley said. “The world record has always been the ultimate goal of my career. This now gives me the opportunity to dedicate all my energy to pushing my limits and becoming the fastest human to ever live.” In case of setting a new record in the 100-meter category, Kerley will be rewarded $1 million in prize money. Each individual event at the Enhanced Games, along with the appearance fee and bonus, will have a total prize pot of $500,000, with $250,000 reserved for the winner. ForbesOlympic Medalist Ben Proud Joins The Enhanced GamesBy Paras J. Haji Kerley Isn’t The Only Olympian Kerley has signed for the controversial event alongside other higher-profile Olympians, including freestyle swimmer Ben Proud. Proud is the first athlete from Britain to join the Enhanced Games, after announcing the news on Social Media. Following this decision, the Olympic silver medalist’s funding has been ended by Aquatics GB, stating “the event has no credibility.” He will also…
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