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‘We’re the good ones. I really believe that’: meet the German billionaire behind the Enhanced Games
Having unearthed the world’s largest triceratops head, Christian Angermayer knows where to find treasure among the dirt. Step forward Sunday’s inaugural ‘Steroid Olympics’ promoting PEDs to the masses
TL;DR
- Christian Angermayer, a billionaire investor, is launching the Enhanced Games, an event where performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are allowed.
- Critics have dubbed the event the 'Steroid Olympics,' but Angermayer believes it represents the future of sport and health.
- Angermayer advocates for the use of medically approved drugs, under doctor supervision, for anti-aging and achieving personal goals.
- He dismisses widespread concerns about the dangers of PEDs, stating that they are 'medically good things' if used properly.
- Angermayer likens his work with PEDs to his successful efforts in bringing psychedelics into mainstream acceptance for mental health treatment.
- The Enhanced Games organizers claim a high percentage of participating athletes use banned substances like testosterone, human growth hormone, and EPO.
- Angermayer uses negative quotes from critics, such as the World Anti-Doping Agency and US Anti-Doping CEO, as free marketing.