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25 May 2026
James Magnussen, “The Missile,” made a shocking debut at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, finishing last in the 100m freestyle with a sluggish 49.44-second time—three seconds slower than winner Kristian Gkolomeev. Wearing a flashy gold suit and having previously vowed to “juice to the gills” to break records, Magnussen’s performance defied expectations. Still, he walked away with $70,000 just for competing—more than Olympic gold medalists earn. Funded by tech billionaires and private equity, the “Steroid Olympics” aim to push human limits, but Magnussen’s flop raises serious questions about the future of this radical new sporting experiment. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d224a05ebd27288
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