US sprint star Kerley joins drug-fuelled event

Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic 100m medallist currently serving a suspension, has become the first US man and first track and field athlete to sign up for the Enhanced Games, where competitors will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.

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The Enhanced Games announced Kerley's participation on social media on Wednesday, saying in a post on X that he would take part in the 100m in the first edition of the competition that allows “performance-enhancing substances” with a protocol they claim is “safe, legal and science-driven.”

Kerley said in a statement posted on the Enhanced Games website that he believes the Enhanced Games give him a chance to challenge Usain Bolt’s 100m world record of 9.58sec.

“The world record has always been the ultimate goal of my career,” Kerley said. “This now gives me the opportunity to dedicate all of my energy to pushing my limits and becoming the fastest human to ever live”