The Enhanced Games—the Olympics on Literal Steroids—Will Take Place in Vegas Next Year

The Enhanced Games, a bizarre, steroid-fueled Olympics knock-off that is being funded by wealthy MAGA types, is officially happening. The unconventional sports festival—which, as its name proudly suggests, will allow contestants to use performance-enhancing drugs—will take place in 2026 in Las Vegas over Memorial Day weekend, organizers announced on Wednesday. The inaugural festival (which, depending on whether this one results in some sort of legal action, may also be the last) will involve competitions in swimming, weight lifting, and track and field, organizers announced. So far, a small number of former Olympic swimmers have announced their intentions to participate. Other than that, it’s unclear exactly who will be competing in the tournament. The organization’s website currently includes a submission portal where interested athletes can apply to compete. Enhanced Games describes itself as “the ultimate demonstration of what the human body is capable of,” though a more accurate ... Read full article.