Enhanced Announces Most Recent Round of Athletes Medically Cleared for the Games
Rhea-AI Summary
Enhanced (APAD) announced five additional athletes cleared for medical review to compete in the inaugural Enhanced Games on May 24, 2026 at Resorts World Las Vegas. The additions include swimmers Emily Barclay, Antani Ivanov, Miguel de Lara Ojeda and sprinters Jasmine Abrams and Denae McFarlane. Each athlete profile highlights international experience: Olympians, national record holders, regional multi‑medalists and NCAA competitors. Enhanced described its model as providing ongoing medical supervision, training, nutrition, recovery and financial support for competing athletes.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20 | Roster expansion | Positive | +0.3% | Five internationally recognized weightlifters confirmed for the Enhanced Games. |
| Jan 12 | Roster expansion | Positive | -0.1% | Six international sprinters added to men’s and women’s sprinting fields. |
| Jan 07 | Marquee exhibition | Positive | -0.1% | Hafþór Björnsson to attempt a new deadlift world record at the Games. |
| Dec 17 | Athlete commitment | Positive | -0.1% | U.S. indoor champion Shania Collins confirmed for the Las Vegas event. |
| Dec 15 | Athlete commitment | Positive | +0.0% | Olympic medalist Cody Miller confirmed to compete in breaststroke events. |
Recent athlete and event announcements have generally been positive but have not produced strong upside moves, with several showing flat to slightly negative 24-hour reactions.
Over the past months, Enhanced (via APAD) has repeatedly announced additions to the inaugural Enhanced Games roster, spanning swimming, sprinting, weightlifting and a record-attempt exhibition, all centered on May 24, 2026 in Las Vegas. Despite the high-profile nature of athletes like Hafþór Björnsson and multiple Olympians, 24-hour price reactions have been modest, often flat or slightly negative, indicating that the market has treated these roster updates as incremental steps rather than major valuation inflection points.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds five more Olympians and elite athletes to the Enhanced Games sprinting and swimming fields, reinforcing the event planned for May 24, 2026 in Las Vegas. Recent history shows a steady cadence of similar roster updates and SEC filings outlining the proposed business combination with A Paradise Acquisition Corp. Investors may track future disclosures on the S-4 process, commercialization plans, and execution risks around the inaugural Games.
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– Jasmine Abrams, Emily Barclay, Miguel De Lara Ojeda, Antani Ivanov and Denae McFarlane Join the Sprinting & Swimming Fields –
"As our athletes move through medical review we continue to add elite competitors from across the globe," said Rick Adams, Enhanced's Chief Sporting Officer. "Consistent with previous announcements, this group of athletes appreciates our flexible model that provides them with unmatched and sustained medical supervision, training, nutrition, recovery and financial support. We're delighted to have Antani, Denae, Emily, Jasmine and Miguel in our inaugural swimming and sprinting fields."
Proven Athletes With Track Record of Excellence
Consistent with previous announcements, this latest group of athletes have resumes that have delivered a consistent track record of excellence in their respective disciplines. Abrams (
Jasmine Abrams, 31 is a 2020 Olympian and was a Pan American Games silver medalist in the 100m. She is a two-time Guyanese national champion and currently the national record holder in both the 60m and 100m sprints and is among the nation's top times in the 200m.
Emily Barclay, 28 specializes in freestyle and butterfly events and recently competed in the NCAA ranks at the Division I level for the University of
Miguel de Lara Ojeda, 31 was a 2024 Olympian reaching the semifinals of the 200m breaststroke. De Lara Ojeda is a dominant competitor in
Antani Ivanov, 26 is a Bulgarian Olympian specializing in the butterfly. His breakout moment came in 2017 when finished 8th in the 200m butterfly, setting a national record and becoming the first Bulgarian swimmer to reach a World's final in a decade. He has enjoyed a decorated career as member of the 2020 Bulgarian Olympic Team, a 5 time World Championship finalist and 1 time bronze medalist, and a silver medalist at the European Junior Championships (200m butterfly).
Denae McFarlane, 25 is an accomplished collegiate sprinter having most recently competed in the NCAA's for the University of
About Enhanced Business Combination Agreement
On November 26, 2025 Enhanced Ltd ("Enhanced" or the "Company") announced it entered into a definitive business combination agreement with A Paradise Acquisition Corp. ("A Paradise") (NASDAQ: APAD), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), with the intent to bring its global sports business to the
About The Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games will champion scientific innovation and integrity in elite sporting competition. Enhanced believes in an objective, evidence-based approach to competition, one that celebrates athletic excellence and unlocks athletes' 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. 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 Games will offer unprecedented financial incentives to athletes.
About Enhanced Ltd
Enhanced, is an elite sports competition and performance products company committed to giving athletes and people alike access to products that optimize their health, performance and recovery. The Enhanced Performance Product line provides consumers access to products, and protocols that optimize health, longevity and vitality. As a premium brand, Enhanced aims to revolutionize and lead the Performance Medicine category.
For more information about mission of Enhanced please visit www.enhanced.com
Contacts
Chris Jones
Chief Communications Officer, Enhanced Games
Manny Cedeno
Berk Communications
EnhancedGames@berkcommunications.com
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