The Science of Performance Enhancing Drugs
16 October - 15 mins
Podcast Series
Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill
An Irish Olympian has decided to take a bold and controversial leap. Swimmer Shane Ryan has retired from conventional competition to join the Enhanced Games, a new event where athletes will be allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs.
In this week’s podcast, Professor Luke O’Neill looks at the science and the ethics behind this radical sporting experiment.
The Games’ creator, Aron d’Souza, says he wants to celebrate human potential without the limits imposed by anti-doping rules. Backed by investors such as Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr, the Enhanced Games are due to take place in Las Vegas in May 2026, offering up to a million dollars for breaking a world record.
Luke dives into t...
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