Enhanced Games Seeks UK Stars After Addition of US Sprinter Kerley

UK-based sports stars across several sports are being targeted by the doping-permitted competition following American runner Fred Kerley emerged as the biggest competitor so far to sign up.

The American sprinter, winner of the 2022 world 100m title, declared he was joining the Enhanced Games, which permits participants to take banned substances otherwise prohibited in official sports.

Insiders have indicated that the Enhanced Games has been contacting further UK athletes after confirming days ago they had enlisted Ben Proud, the accomplished swimmer.

Kerley’s move caused his being dropped by his management team, Pace Sports Management, who manage record-holder Usain Bolt and British athlete Mo Farah. A representative commented: “We were not involved in this deal and have parted ways with Fred Kerley.”

The athlete, who claimed silver in the sprint in the Tokyo Olympics and a bronze medal in Paris, has been suspended pending investigation by the sports integrity body for failing to report his location. Should he be found to have broken doping rules, Kerley may face a at least suspension from track and field. However, an official suggested that more severe consequences might apply.

“He is currently suspended so he cannot be considered a affiliate of the international governing body,” commented the chairman. “It is not possible to say anything more until that case is resolved. However as he is suspended, he has no standing regarding athletics.”

He also expressed skepticism regarding why anyone would want to watch the games, set to be held in Las Vegas in May. “It reminds me to when the Roman society would observe Christians battling the wild animals,” he said. “You’re always draw an viewership for something unusual. Thus there may be an crowd that would tune into it, but I would like to ask: ‘Would you be comfortable to see your young one doing this?’”

Brett Clothier also labeled the event as “grotesque” but emphasized the organization was more focused on policing mainstream sport. “It is not our goal to offer the event too much publicity,” he stated. “Our biggest concern is perhaps the well-being of the athletes and other competitors. It is quite grotesque, and I believe sportspeople are being exploited.”

A leading sports official stated he declined to discuss about Kerley but noted that the sporting body had boosted its financial rewards in the past few years. “I’m not discussing the competition,” Lord Coe stated. “We are here for the championships here. We’re certainly not to go down that rabbit hole.

“But our revenues have grown income by about 38% in the last period. And during the upcoming four years we plan to invest about $50m on financial incentives. It is not my intention to come across like Gordon Brown, but I wish for participants to reap the rewards of the proceeds of success.”

The sprinter, who has a record time of 9.76 seconds, said he was joining the event to attempt to become the quickest man in history. In addition to appearance fees, he could win $1 million if he surpasses the current record of 9.58 seconds.

“A historic time has consistently been the primary objective of my career,” the athlete stated. “This provides me with the chance to commit every effort to testing my limits and becoming the fastest human to exist.”