A new “ME” was made in the doping competitions – The strongest man in the world failed in his attempt

Kristian Gkolomeev won the European Championship gold in 50 meter freestyle in 2024. EPA / AOP

Kristian Gkolomeev32, won the 50m freestyle at the Enhanced Games in a new “world record” time of 20.81. However, it is not an official ME, because in the Enhanced Games athletes are allowed to use performance-enhancing doping substances.

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In the official statistics of the International Swimming Federation, the world record for 50 meters is still there Cameron McEvoy in possession. He has stopped the clocks at 20.88.

The Enhanced Games have been widely criticized for the fact that the event is believed to endanger the health of the athletes, in addition to fighting against the principles of clean sport.

However, the athletes want to participate in the games, because the Enhanced Games pay huge prize money. You will receive as much as 250,000 dollars for winning the competition. In addition, a bonus of one million dollars is paid for the “world record”.

World Cup and Olympic medalist James Magnussen participated in both the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle races, but he finished last in both races.

Magnussen, who used doping under controlled conditions for two years, even lost in the 100 meters For Hunter Armstrongwho participated in the Games as a pure athlete.

Strongman Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson attempted a new “ME” in the deadlift at the Enhanced Games event. He hit the bar with 515 pounds, but it didn’t come up.

– Not today. Thank you all for the support, I really appreciate each of you, Björnsson said on Instagram after the failed attempt.

Björnsson, 37, who won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2018, still holds the deadlift ME result, which is 510 kilograms.

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