South African Sprinter and Suspended Marvin Bracy Join Fred Kerley in Signing for Controversial Enhanced Games
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Following in the footsteps of fellow American sprinter Fred Kerley, Olympic silver medalist Marvin Bracy-Williams has signed with the controversial Enhanced Games.
The move comes as Bracy-Williams is currently serving a 45-month ban for multiple anti-doping rule violations.
The announcement has intensified the debate surrounding the Enhanced Games, an event that permits the use of performance-enhancing drugs and has drawn sharp criticism from the traditional track and field community.
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The news was first reported by Track & Field Gazette on X, highlighting that Bracy-Williams's decision comes after a whistleblower tip in early 2024 led to a positive test for an anabolic agent and three whereabouts failures during the subsequent investigation.
Bracy-Williams's move mirrors that of Fred Kerley, who joined the Enhanced Games several months ago, stating his goal was to "dedicate all my energy to pushing my limits and becoming the fastest human to ever live."
Who Else Has Signed for Enhanced Games?
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Kerley's decision sparked a significant backlash, with many questioning the integrity of an athlete who once represented the United States at the highest level now participating in an event that openly defies World Athletics regulations.
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Meanwhile, South African sprinter Clarence Munyai is among the latest additions to the controversial games, joining Bracy as well as Taylor Anderson, Mike Bryan, Reece Prescod and Shockoria Wallace in signing up for the games.
Munyai burst onto the international scene in 2016 after winning both the South African U20 and senior 200m titles, a remarkable double that earned him qualification for the Rio Olympics. His rise continued in 2017 with an African U20 gold medal and a 300m World Junior Record.
In 2018, Munyai etched his name into history by setting the current South African 200m record with a blistering time of 19.69 seconds. Since then, he has been a consistent presence on the global stage, competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and multiple World Championships, while also helping South Africa set a national record in the 4x100m relay in 2021.
The addition of another high-profile, albeit banned, athlete to its roster marks a significant development for the Enhanced Games as it continues to challenge the established norms of international sport.
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