Kerley wins 100m at Enhanced Games in Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS — Fred Kerley, the 2022 100-meter world champion, ran 9.97 seconds to win the Enhanced Games 100m on Sunday in Las Vegas. The event permits FDA-approved performance enhancers; Kerley said he competed drug-free, was one of four non-enhanced sprinters, and reaffirmed his intention to pursue a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
On the same night, swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev posted a 20.81 50-meter freestyle and received a $1 million bonus from Enhanced, though those marks will not be ratified by global athletics authorities. Kerley has a two-year ban from the Athletics Integrity Unit for missed tests that lasts until August 2027; organizers maintain enhancements were optional and say the meet remains promotional.
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Timeline
- 1. 2022: Kerley wins the 100m world championship and later shifts focus from 400m to 100m.
- 2. Post-pandemic: Kerley signs with the Enhanced Games, a new Las Vegas event permitting FDA-approved enhancements.
- 3. Approximately six months after signing: Athletics Integrity Unit issues Kerley a two-year ban for missed tests.
- 4. Sunday (Las Vegas): Kerley runs 9.97 to win the Enhanced Games 100m; Kristian Gkolomeev swims 20.81 and receives $1 million.
- 5. Kerley states he will pursue participation at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics; official bodies will not ratify Enhanced Games marks.
Why it matters
The Enhanced Games are changing the sports landscape. They allow FDA-approved performance enhancers, which could impact future events. If you're a sports fan, this could alter the competition you're used to seeing. Keep an eye on how official bodies respond.
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