Swimmers who describe themselves as “enhanced” say the prospect of major financial rewards is a key factor behind decisions they believe are linked to doping. The comments are made as Cam McEvoy’s world-record swim time comes under public scrutiny during events in Las Vegas, where his performance is widely discussed.
Across the reports, swimmers argue that the potential for million-dollar bonuses is seen as outweighing concerns about the use of drugs, damage to reputation, and the personal or sporting risks they associate with doping. While they acknowledge that doping-related issues raise serious questions, they frame money as the main motivator, suggesting that financial incentives can override ethical and practical reservations.
The outlets present the swimmers’ views without attributing a single conclusive finding about any individual’s conduct, focusing instead on what these enhanced swimmers say influences choices in the high-stakes environment around elite swimming and performance bonuses.
