U.S. Swimmer Hunter Armstrong to Compete in the Enhanced Games as a Non-Enhanced Athlete
– Two-Time Team USA Olympic Gold Medalist & 17-Time World Champion is a Massive Addition to Men's Swim Field on May 24th in Las Vegas –
– 50 Meter Backstroke World Record Holder Will Not Enter Enhanced Medical Program –
NEW YORK, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Enhanced, the elite sports competition and direct-to-consumer products company committed to giving athletes and people alike the ability to optimize their health, performance and recovery, today announced that United States swimmer Hunter Armstrong has agreed to compete in the inaugural Enhanced Games on May 24, 2026 in Las Vegas. Armstrong, 25, has confirmed he will take on the men's swimming field as a non-enhanced athlete and will not be participating in the Enhanced medical protocol.
"I am excited to challenge myself and compete in the first-ever Enhanced Games, and do so as a non-enhanced athlete," said Armstrong. "I appreciate having autonomy over this decision, providing me the ability to race as a natural athlete in accordance with all international testing standards."
"Hunter is currently one the world's most accomplished swimmers and his addition only further elevates the competitive strength of our men's swimming field," said Rick Adams, Chief Sporting Officer for the Enhanced Games. "His ability to participate as a non-enhanced athlete and transparently test throughout demonstrates our flexible model at work and the respect we hold for other international sporting organizations regulations."
Nicknamed "The Magic Man", Armstrong, 25 is a two-time Olympic gold medalist for Team USA at both the Tokyo (2020) and Paris (2024) games and the former world record holder in the 50m backstroke (2022). In Tokyo, he earned gold in the 4x100m medley and gold again in the 4x100m freestyle during the Paris games. Armstrong also earned a silver medal in Paris in the 4x100m medley. He is a highly-decorated world championship swimmer with multiple victories and medals to his credit.
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On November 26, 2025 Enhanced Ltd ("Enhanced" or the "Company") announced it entered into a definitive business combination agreement with A Paradise Acquisition Corp. ("A Paradise") (NASDAQ: APAD), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), with the intent to bring its global sports business to the U.S. public markets. The transaction is pending regulatory review by the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). On February 12, 2026 A Paradise and Enhanced jointly announced an update with the public filing of a registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with their previously announced proposed business combination.
About The Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games will champion scientific innovation and integrity in elite sporting competition. Enhanced believes in an objective, evidence-based approach to competition, one that celebrates athletic excellence and unlocks athletes' full potential. The Enhanced Games is not only creating a sporting event that is thrilling for spectators but also a beacon for scientific transparency and athlete welfare. By putting athletes first, it gives them the opportunity to reach their full potential and be compensated accordingly, all while ensuring their safety through rigorous medical supervision and scientific oversight. The inaugural Enhanced Games will take place on May 24, 2026 and will be held at a purpose-built competition complex at Resorts World Las Vegas. The Games will offer unprecedented financial incentives to athletes.
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Enhanced, is an elite sports competition and performance products company committed to giving athletes and people alike access to products that optimize their health, performance and recovery. The Enhanced Performance Product line provides consumers access to products, and protocols that optimize health, longevity and vitality. As a premium brand, Enhanced aims to revolutionize and lead the Performance Medicine category.
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