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‘It Doesn’t Count when You Take Drugs’: McEvoy Slams Enhanced Games

  • James Magnussen, a 34-year-old Australian Olympian, is the public face of the privately funded Enhanced Games, set to debut in May 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • The Enhanced Games, founded by Australian Aron D'Souza, encourages athletes to use medically supervised performance-enhancing drugs for competition.
  • Magnussen began a doping regimen in February last year, gaining 5kg in 10 days and reaching 115kg while experiencing training challenges and stigma.
  • Magnussen stated, "It was pretty wild" and confirmed taking peptides and testosterone under medical supervision despite being unable to train with registered coaches.
  • Critics like gold medalist McEvoy and Sport Integrity Australia condemn the Games for promoting drug use and raising concerns about long-term athlete health.
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The Queenslander broke the news in on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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