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Swimmer Gkolomeev "Breaks" Record at Enhanced Games Amidst Doping Concerns

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Kristian Gkolomeev "beat" a world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, an event where performance-enhancing substances are permitted, raising health concerns. His unofficial time of 20.81 seconds surpassed Cameron McEvoy's mark, earning Gkolomeev a $1 million bonus, though governing bodies will not recognize the record.

• The Enhanced Games have been criticized by athletics governing bodies as dangerous, with no records set at the event being officially recognized.
• Competitors were lured by prize money of up to $1 million for surpassing world records and $250,000 for event wins.
• Gkolomeev also competed in the 100m freestyle, narrowly missing the world record, and wore a banned synthetic "supersuit".
• Other athletes, including Ben Proud, also participated, with some taking substances like testosterone and anabolic steroids, while a few competed clean.