'We're allowed to compete clean and not use performance drugs' - Reece Prescod reveals about Enhanced Games

Days after joining the controversial Enhanced Games, British sprinter Reece Prescod has revealed that athletes have a choice to run clean and not use banned substances to aid their performances.

The retired sprinter, who recently joined the controversial performance drug-using event, said that participants have a "personal choice" regarding their approach to competing using performance drugs.

"People aren't necessarily aware that's actually a choice you have. Some athletes will be enhanced, some athletes will not be enhanced," said Prescod in an interview with BBC Radio 4's World at One.

Prescod further stated he will not be using any drugs to aid his performance at the games, even though the competition permits the use of banned substances, provided they are under medical supervision.

The 29-year-old was asked directly if he had taken any substances, to which he replied, "No." When pressed on whether he would in the future, he gave the same answer.

"Obviously, medical-wise it's always confidential, but I think for me right now the biggest priority is getting back into that sub-10 shape. I've started my winter preparation like I normally would for an athletics season," he stated.

Further revealing: ''The organizers aren't asking me to take anything," and he was undecided on whether he would use any substances.

Prescod, who retired last year, is the fourth-fastest British man in history over 100m with a personal best of 9.93 seconds. However, to reach that level of speed and recognition, he had to overcome several challenges, both physically, mentally, and financially.

When questioned about competing clean, potentially putting him at a disadvantage, Prescod highlighted his long career record. "I've competed [for] 12 or 15 years completely clean with never any sort of violation," he said, noting he has broken the 10-second barrier on multiple occasions.

While he admitted the "prospect of it is definitely exciting," he described potential enhancements as "more the icing on the cake" rather than the foundation of his preparation. He stressed that technique and proper training would remain the key factors in his performance.

"I know I'm capable of having a certain level of speed," he said. "But again, the medical team that we have is very good, and the enhancements are there if that's the option you want to take."