Shane Ryan, who represented Ireland at three Olympic Games, has announced he will take part in the Enhanced Games. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
Shane Ryan caused quite the splash in Irish swimming on Monday when announcing he has committed to competing in the Enhanced Games.
The first Irish swimmer to compete in three Olympics, Ryan retired from international competition only last week but has set his sights on the new sporting event that openly allows and encourages the use of otherwise banned performance-enhancing drugs.
“After a decade dedicated to traditional competition on the world’s highest stage, I’m excited to dive into this next chapter with the Enhanced Games,” said the 31-year-old Ryan. “I’ve always wanted to know the absolute maximum of what my body is truly capable of.”
Swim Ireland, Sport Ireland and the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) were all quick to express their utter disapproval and disappointment at Ryan’s decision to go anywhere near the Enhanced Games, Sport Ireland stating the event
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