Why 50% of  "Clean" Athletes Are Lying! Will the Enhanced Games Fix It?

Why 50% of "Clean" Athletes Are Lying! Will the Enhanced Games Fix It?

April 9, 2026 · 1h 15m

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This episode discusses the implications of performance-enhancing drugs in sports with Enhanced Games CEO Maximilian Martin.

Should performance-enhancing drugs be allowed in sport? Enhanced Games CEO, Maximilian Martin, explains how athletes like James Magnussen and Kristian Gkolomeev are breaking records using performance-enhancing protocols. Joining Dr Kristen Holmes, he explores recovery, safety, fairness, and the future of elite competition. From anti-doping rules to athlete longevity, this episode unpacks the science behind human performance and asks whether this new model could change sport forever. This episode is a must watch if you’re interested in elite sport, performance science, and where the limits of the human body may be heading. (00:00) Intro (01:24) Introducing the Enhanced Games (06:41) What Actually Is ‘Enhancement’? (10:32) The Potential of Enhancement for Athletes (15:30) The First Enhanced Athlete: James Magnussen (23:23) Anyone Can Use Enhancements (26:43) How Safe Are Enhancements? (30:43) Ketone Ad (31:58) The Enhancement Product Market (35:15) Recovery and Injury Prevention (39:43) New World Record: Kristian Gkolomeev (51:26) How Perceptions Is Changing (54:46) Lance Armstrong and Enhancements (57:22) Working With Fred Kerley (59:55) The Holistic Nature of Enhancements…

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Host: Dr Kristen Holmes

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