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'Concerning': Expert weighs in ahead of Enhanced Games starting up

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Sun, 24 May 2026, 11:26am

'Concerning': Expert weighs in ahead of Enhanced Games starting up

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 24 May 2026, 11:26am

The first Enhanced Games start tomorrow in Las Vegas, with performance drugs allowed in swimming, track, weightlifting and strongman events. 

Medical supervision will monitor the 40 elite athletes competing for millions of dollars as it streams online.

Sports scientist and former Olympic coach Dr Adam Storey says this competition goes against what New Zealand organisations support, as the nation prides itself on avoiding performance enhancers.

"To see what's going to happen in Las Vegas over the next few days, it's a little bit concerning - and also really disappointing." 

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