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Ireland’s Most Decorated Swimmer Shane Ryan Joins Enhanced Games
Date
October 13, 2025
NEW YORK, NY – October 13, 2025 – The Enhanced Games today officially announced that Shane Ryan, a three-time Olympian and one of Ireland’s most decorated swimmers, is set to compete in the inaugural Games next May.
"After a decade dedicated to traditional competition on the world’s highest stage, I'm excited to dive into this next chapter with the Enhanced Games,” said Shane Ryan. “I've always wanted to know the absolute maximum of what my body is truly capable of, and here, with the focus on athlete health, safety, and transparency, I finally get that chance. I'm ready to embrace this new era, and hopefully smash my personal bests and challenge the World Records."
Ryan becomes the latest high-profile athlete to join the organization’s growing roster of world-class swimmers, which includes world-class athletes like Ben Proud, Kristian Gkolomeev, James Magnussen, Andrii Govorov, Marius Kusch, Josif Miladinov, and Megan Romano.
Ryan’s decorated career includes representing Ireland in the last three Olympic Games and holding several long-course Irish National Records, including the 100m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 100m Backstroke, and 100m Butterfly. He also represented Team USA on its national squad. Before his international career, he earned numerous All-American honors at Penn State University and set multiple school records.
"We're thrilled to welcome Shane Ryan to the Enhanced Games. Shane already ranks among the world's elite, and his decision to join our roster of top-tier swimmers is another huge vote of confidence,” said Maximilian Martin, CEO of the Enhanced Games. “When Shane hits the pool next May, the world will be watching a must-see event—a genuine quest for new World Records. He recognizes the energy and potential we're unlocking here, and we couldn't be more excited to support his journey."
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
