Sprinter Tristan Evelyn to Compete in the Enhanced Games as a Non-Enhanced Athlete

Rhea-AI Summary

Enhanced (APAD) announced that Barbadian sprinter Tristan Evelyn will compete as a non-enhanced athlete in the inaugural Enhanced Games 100m on May 24, 2026 in Las Vegas. Evelyn, a two-time Olympian and national record holder, will not participate in the Enhanced medical protocol and will be eligible for prize compensation.

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Key Figures

Athlete age: 28 Event date: May 24, 2026 Trust account balance: $201,375,529 +5 more

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Athlete age 28 Age of sprinter Tristan Evelyn in Enhanced Games announcement

Event date May 24, 2026 Inaugural Enhanced Games competition date in Las Vegas

Trust account balance $201,375,529 Investments held in trust as of Sep 30, 2025 (10-Q)

Cash outside trust $1,454,749 Cash outside trust as of Sep 30, 2025 (10-Q)

Net income $1,479,282 Q3 2025 net income driven mainly by interest income (10-Q)

Interest income $1,379,950 Interest income on trust investments in Q3 2025 (10-Q)

G&A expenses $173,657 General and administrative expenses in Q3 2025 (10-Q)

Redemption value $10.07 Redemption value per Class A share for 20,000,000 shares (10-Q)

Market Reality Check

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Technical Trading 0.49% below the 52-week high of $10.21 and above the 200-day MA at $10.01.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 04 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 04	Sponsorship partnership	Positive	+0.1%	Named Caliwater official hydration partner for inaugural Enhanced Games.
Mar 03	Athlete announcement	Positive	-0.1%	U.S. swimmer Hunter Armstrong added as non-enhanced athlete for Games.
Feb 12	Business combination	Neutral	+0.0%	Form S-4 filed for proposed business combination with Enhanced Ltd.
Jan 26	Athlete announcement	Positive	+0.4%	Five additional swimmers and sprinters medically cleared for Games.
Jan 20	Athlete announcement	Positive	+0.3%	Internationally recognized weightlifters confirmed for inaugural competition.

Pattern Detected

Recent athlete and partner announcements generally coincided with modestly positive price moves, with one small divergence.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, APAD news flow has centered on building the Enhanced Games brand and progressing its business combination with Enhanced. Athlete roster additions for swimming, sprinting, and weightlifting on Jan 20, Jan 26, and Mar 3 showed small price moves between -0.1% and +0.4%. A hydration partnership on Mar 4 also saw a slight uptick. The Feb 12 Form S-4 filing marked a key step toward closing the Enhanced deal.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement adds another accomplished Olympian to the Enhanced Games sprinting roster as a non...

Analysis

This announcement adds another accomplished Olympian to the Enhanced Games sprinting roster as a non‑enhanced athlete, reinforcing the depth of the May 24, 2026 event. Recent history shows a steady cadence of athlete signings and commercial partnerships alongside the pending Enhanced business combination. Investors may watch for further roster build-out, sponsor deals, and updates on the Form S‑4 process as key markers of execution and event readiness.

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– Two-Time Olympian and World Indoor Championships Semifinalist to Compete at the Enhanced Games on May 24th in Las Vegas  –

– Barbadian National Champion Adds Excitement to Women's Field –

NEW YORK, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Enhanced, the elite sports competition and direct-to-consumer products company committed to giving athletes and people alike the ability to optimize their health, performance and recovery, today announced that world class Barbadian sprinter Tristan Evelyn has agreed to compete in the inaugural Enhanced Games 100m race on May 24, 2026 in Las Vegas. Evelyn, 28, has committed to taking on the women's sprinting field as a non-enhanced athlete and will not be participating in the Enhanced medical protocol.

"I am excited to run as a non-enhanced athlete at the Games," said Evelyn. "Since the Enhanced Games model does not mandate athletes to participate in their medical program, I am grateful for the opportunity to earn considerable prize money as an non-enhanced sprinter. It's an incredibly talented women's field that I'm excited to be a part of!"

"Securing Tristan, one of the preeminent sprinters in the world, further strengthens our women's division," said Rick Adams, Chief Sporting Officer for the Enhanced Games. "Our transparent and flexible participation model offers athletes the opportunity to compete, be compensated generously and retain complete autonomy over their decision on enhancement. It also allows Tristan to maintain adherence to other international sporting organizations regulations for whom we have deep respect."

Evelyn is a two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) and a World Indoor Championships semifinalist. She is the current Barbadian National Record Holder in the 60m, 100m & Indoor 200m events.  Evelyn earned a silver medal at the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) Games and was an American Athletic Conference Indoor Sprint Double Champion while competing for the University of Houston Cougars.

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 U.S. public markets. The transaction is pending regulatory review by the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). On February 12, 2026 A Paradise and Enhanced jointly announced an update with the public filing of a registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with their previously announced proposed business combination.

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

Contact

Chris Jones

Chief Communications Officer, Enhanced Games

media@enhanced.com

Manny Cedeno

Berk Communications

EnhancedGames@Berkcommunications.com 

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FAQ

When will Tristan Evelyn compete in the Enhanced Games 100m and under what conditions (APAD)?

Evelyn will race on May 24, 2026 in Las Vegas as a non-enhanced athlete. According to Enhanced, she will not participate in the company's medical protocol and will compete under the Games' non-enhanced status while remaining eligible for prize money.

What is Tristan Evelyn's athletic background entering the Enhanced Games (APAD)?

Evelyn is a two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) and World Indoor Championships semifinalist. According to Enhanced, she holds Barbadian national records in the 60m, 100m and indoor 200m and has medaled at CARIFTA and NCAA-level competitions.

Will Tristan Evelyn lose eligibility with other sports organizations by competing at the Enhanced Games (APAD)?

The announcement indicates Evelyn will retain eligibility with other organizations by competing as non-enhanced. According to Enhanced, their model does not mandate medical participation, allowing athletes to maintain adherence to other international regulations.

What does Evelyn’s participation mean for the Enhanced Games women's sprint field (APAD)?

Evelyn's entry strengthens the women's sprint lineup and raises event visibility. According to Enhanced, signing a preeminent sprinter increases competitiveness and fan interest while demonstrating the Games' flexible participation model for elite athletes.

Is Tristan Evelyn participating in Enhanced's medical protocol and will she receive prize money (APAD)?

No, Evelyn will not participate in the Enhanced medical protocol and will compete as non-enhanced. According to Enhanced, she is eligible to earn the event's prize money while choosing to remain outside the medical program.