Olympic Champion Joins Enhanced Games

December 15, 2025 | Edition #344

Hey Athletics World!

After a quiet stretch, Noah Lyles is back in the headlines just as the holiday season begins. Meanwhile, an Olympic legend has suddenly returned from his retirement too, only to make an unexpected decision. More on these updates below…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

This U.S swimmer was once on the gold-winning team with Michael Phelps, but now has decided to take a very different turn in his career.

AROUND THE RINGS




TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, Cody Miller has now joined the Enhanced Games, becoming the second U.S. swimmer to do so. Miller is a double Olympic medalist, with a gold and a bronze from the 2016 Rio Games. So tell us,

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Crash alert…Australian Olympian Alex Ferlazzo slid off his luge mid-race but somehow managed to hold on even at full speed. Despite slamming into the wall twice, he recovered by climbing back onto the luge once it slowed down and finished his run. This was truly gutsy from the Olympian!

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