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Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised
Key takeaways
- Swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev of Greece has beaten a world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.
- The 32-year-old clocked 20.81 seconds in the men's 50m freestyle - but his time will not be recognised by official authorities.
- The results are considered illegal by global sporting bodies because athletes can take banned performance-enhancing drugs.
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Swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev of Greece has beaten a world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.
The 32-year-old clocked 20.81 seconds in the men's 50m freestyle - but his time will not be recognised by official authorities.
The results are considered illegal by global sporting bodies because athletes can take banned performance-enhancing drugs.
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