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German Olympian Marius Kusch Joins Growing Roster for Inaugural Enhanced Games
Date
September 24, 2025
NEW YORK, NY – September 24, 2025 – Today, the Enhanced Games announced that German Olympian Marius Kusch will compete in the inaugural Enhanced Games next May. Kusch, a veteran of the 2020 Summer Olympics, joins an expanding roster of elite swimmers preparing for the landmark event.
"Joining the Enhanced Games is a chance to push myself to the limit and compete against some of the best athletes in the world for an unprecedented purse," said Marius Kusch. "Next year’s event will be an incredible competition, and one I am truly excited to be a part of."
Kusch brings a decorated career to the Enhanced Games. He has competed internationally for Germany at events including the 2017 World Aquatics Championships and the 2020 Olympics. His accolades include a bronze medal in the 100m butterfly at the 2017 European Championships and a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 2018 European Championships.
During his collegiate career, Kusch was a multi-time All-American and a 19-time NCAA Division II national champion. He holds NCAA Division II records in several events, including the 100-yard freestyle and the 200-yard IM. At the Enhanced Games, he is expected to compete in the 50M & 100 butterfly.
"We are excited to bring another Olympic swimmer into the fold to compete at next year’s inaugural Enhanced Games,” said Maximilian Martin, CEO of the Enhanced Games. “We are building out what will be a truly unprecedented race where athletes will perform at their absolute highest level and get paid appropriately for their incredible talent.”
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 state-of-the-art facility will feature a four-lane 50-meter pool, a six-lane sprint track, and a bespoke weightlifting stage. Every event will be streamed globally in a digital format designed to transform the way audiences experience sport.
The Enhanced Games offers unprecedented financial incentives for athletes. Each individual event will carry a total prize purse of $500,000, with $250,000 awarded to first place. In addition to this, the Enhanced Games will offer appearance fees and a staggering $1 million for breaking world records in the 100m sprint and 50m freestyle – recognized as the definitive tests of raw human speed.
About the Enhanced Games:
The Enhanced Games are a global sporting event that redefines the boundaries of athletic achievement by embracing scientific innovation. The revolutionary movement, founded by Dr. Aron D'Souza, Maximilian Martin, and Christian Angermayer, aims to merge cutting-edge science with elite athletic performance.
The mission of the Enhanced Games is to champion scientific innovation and integrity in sports. The organization believes in an objective, evidence-based approach to competition, celebrating athletic excellence and pushing athletes to achieve their 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.
With the inaugural Enhanced Games taking place on May 24, 2026 they are building for a future where athletic excellence and scientific advancement converge, prioritizing athlete well-being, transparency, and unprecedented rewards.
For more information about all aspects of this release, please visit www.enhanced.com
Max Puro, Communications Director, Enhanced Games
