Imagine watching a group of elite athletes, enhanced to extraordinary levels, compete on a global stage. This is precisely the concept behind the Enhanced Games, an Olympic-style competition set to launch on Sunday, May 24. Founded by Australian entrepreneur Aron D’Souza, the Enhanced Games challenge traditional notions of sports by allowing the use of performance-enhancing substances under medical supervision, instead of banning them.

The Enhanced Games, dubbed the “Steroid Olympics,” provide a platform for athletes to freely use enhancement technologies. This initiative arose from the belief that elite sports already operate in a realm where performance enhancement is frequently a factor and that the associated practices should be openly permitted. The event organizers argue that anti-doping rules have become outdated and limiting, labeling their approach as one of human optimization.

Large screens will announce the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 22, 2026, prior to the events that allow athletes to participate without drug testing. Participants can use substances like testosterone, HGH, and EPO, with regulations and monitoring ensured.

Among the transformed athletes is Australian swimmer James Magnussen, colloquially known as “The Missile.” With a physique reminiscent of iconic figures, Magnussen exemplifies the dramatic changes possible with enhancement. A celebrated sprint freestyle swimmer from the 2010s, he has earned numerous accolades, including the first Australian 100m freestyle world title. Ahead of the Enhanced Games, Magnussen will wear a full-body polyurethane suit, reminiscent of those banned after the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Also noteworthy are recent findings from Enhanced Games’ clinical trials: 91% of athletes use testosterone, 79% incorporate HGH, 62% utilize stimulants like Adderall, 50% employ metabolic modulators, 41% engage with EPO, and 29% with anabolic steroids. Athletes, practically superhuman, are set to compete in track and field, swimming, and weightlifting events, with substantial cash incentives, including million-dollar bonuses for breaking world records.

The lineup includes celebrated competitors and former world champions like Fred Kerley, Ben Proud, Hafthor Bjornsson, Kristian Gkolomeev, and Reece Prescod. This new competition promises intrigue and challenges the status quo of athletic performance norms.