About this episode
The episode explores the emergence of doping in elite sports and the implications of the Enhanced Games for the future of athletics.
For decades, doping has hid in the shadows of elite sports. Now, for the first time, it’s out in the open. The Enhanced Games promises a new era of ‘superhumanity’ – is this the future of sport? Reporters: Jeremy Whittle and Chris Marshall-Bell Producer: Jonathan Lewis Artwork: Blythe Walker Sibthorp Sound Design: Dominic Delargy Executive Producer: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett Clips: ABC News, Enhanced Games, Josh Brett, Daily Mail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guests: Jeremy Whittle, Chris Marshall-Bell
Topics covered
- doping
- elite sports
- superhumanity
- future of sport
- documentary
- investigation
Keywords
- doping
- elite sports
- Enhanced Games
- superhumanity
- investigation
- sports documentary
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC News, Enhanced Games, Daily Mail
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