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Revamped Report: The Debatable Extravaganza: A Sports Competition Where Anything Goes
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In the digital world, an intriguing contest touts a unique collection of records. It boasts a list of 22 world records, with Ben Johnson's 1988 Olympic 100m run leading the pack. Lance Armstrong, the former renowned American cyclist, is also a part of this list, his victories at the Tour de France stamped in history.
Their records, though, are highly contentious or no longer recognized beyond this peculiar contest - known as the Debatable Extravaganza. The organizers laud these achievements, whether natural or enhanced, as emblems of human athletic potential.
Doping is not only permitted but encouraged in these games, with the organizers celebrating them as " the ultimate manifestation of what the human body can achieve." The location remains a secret.
The event offers lucrative prizes to tempt athletes: $1 million for a new record in the 100m in athletics, and $50 million for swimming. $250,000 is promised for records in other disciplines. Regardless of the fact that achievements outside the planned Debatable Extravaganza are not recognized if they're aided by banned substances, the wealthy organizers seem unbothered.
Behind this project stands German billionaire Christian Angermayer among others. He once shared his thoughts with the US magazine "Forbes": "We are programmed to seek the fastest human. We don't want the fastest natural human." Angermayer is also a co-founder of a biopharmaceutical company.
Donald Trump Jr. has also been involved, alongside the organization 1789 Capital. Angermayer's connections in Germany and the US President Trump's family and government are extensive.
Unsurprisingly, Angermayer spares no superlatives when discussing the Debatable Extravaganza. As he put it, "This is about excellence, innovation, and American dominance on the world stage – something that the MAGA movement (Make America Great Again) is about."
Some label it "the new Olympic Games for a new age." In a promotional video, US President Trump also appeared, quoting from a speech: "Doing the impossible is what we do best."
The Debatable Extravaganza aims to take place annually in various locations, focusing on athletics, swimming, and strength sports initially. Details regarding future plans are scarce. Athletes will have the option to compete as either natural or enhanced athletes.
Criticism has not been lacking, with figures like World Athletics president Sebastian Coe dismissing the Debatable Extravaganza as "nonsense." The World Anti-Doping Agency called the concept "dangerous and irresponsible." The International Olympic Committee responded with: "The idea of 'Enhanced Games' deserves no comment. If one wants to destroy the concept of fair play in sport, that is a good way to do it."
Medical care for the athletes is the responsibility of Dan Turner, who specializes in health, behavioral change, performance optimization, nutrition, biotechnology, psychology, and holistic healing, according to his website.
While there's no public list of banned substances, Turner confirmed that medication can only be taken under medical supervision.
Critics argue that such a competition promotes unhealthy practices, with German doping expert Fritz Sörgel commenting, "Activities of an athletic nature are a circus, and circus-worthy performances are expected today. Perhaps they will try to run the 100 meters for men high-dosed in 9.5 seconds. Even if it is health madness."
As for similar sports events, there are options such as the Special Olympics, which provide year-round training and activities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, the Esports sector with its organized leagues and tournaments, and the Asian Games, a multi-sport event held every four years, emphasizing regional cooperation in Asia and the Middle East.
- I'm not going to be a big fan of the idea of a drug test for the Debatable Extravaganza, a sports competition where anything goes and performance is enhanced through banned substances.
- Lance Armstrong, known for his wins at the Tour de France, is one of the many athletes in the Debatable Extravaganza, a contest that flouts sports ethics and promotes hypocrisy in athletics.
- The Debatable Extravaganza, with its focus on performance and fitness-and-exercise, may entice athletes with lucrative prizes, but it's a health-and-wellness disaster that various sports organizations, like World Athletics, deem as dangerous and irresponsible.
- In the digital world, the Debatable Extravaganza has been labeled as the new Olympic Games for a new age, despite the controversies surrounding its use of biopharmaceutical therapies and treatments, which are discouraged in mainstream sports.
- The Debatable Extravaganza, promoting science and innovation in sports, is an annual event that aims to showcase human potential in athletics, swimming, and strength sports, with athletes having the option to compete as either natural or enhanced athletes.
- The debates around the Debatable Extravaganza underscore the importance of maintaining fairness and integrity in sports, where sports-analysis should prioritize health, wellness, and fitness-and-exercise, rather than encouraging enhancement through banned substances or therapies.
