BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) — World Aquatics, the global governing body for swimming, has denounced the concept of the Enhanced Games and instead promoted a healthy and fulfilling sporting lifestyle, according to a statement sent to Xinhua on Wednesday.

The Enhanced Games, which propose allowing athletes to use performance-enhancing substances while competing in swimming, track and strength events, announced plans to hold their inaugural edition over Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas in May 2026.

“The Enhanced Games are not a sporting competition built on universal values like honesty, fairness and equity: they are a circus, built on shortcuts,” World Aquatics said in the statement.

“The enduring power of athletes to serve as role models for children and adults alike relies on their talent, hard work, respect and friendship. That’s what we see in our champions and in our competitions, and that’s what we’ll continue to showcase.”

“The way to a long, healthy and happy sporting life is readily available. It doesn’t require a costly cocktail of anti-ageing drugs. Train consistently, eat well, rest well and enjoy the company of other athletes.”

“This is something we already know from the millions of masters swimmers who continue to regularly set new records for human performance at the World Aquatics Masters Championships, some aged over 100. We invite the world to come and learn from these true champions as they compete again in Singapore this summer,” World Aquatics said.

The World Aquatics Masters Championships will take place from July 26-August 22 in Singapore, with approximately 6,000 master-aged aquatics athletes from more than 100 countries and regions competing in swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming and open water swimming.  ■

The Brownsburg, Ind., native earned a bronze medal at the BIG EAST Championships on May 16, posting a time of 8:47.44 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. He also earned a bronze medal in the event at the 2023 BIG EAST Championships.

Nolan qualified for the NCAA Track and Field East Prelims on May 28-31 in Jacksonville, Fla. The four-day meet is being hosted by the University of North Florida at Hodges Stadium. The 3,000-meter steeplechase is scheduled for Friday, May 30 at 5:40 PM.

Nolan ranks 18th in the NCAA East Region with a time of 8:42.25, recording the time on March 27 at the Raleigh Relays.

 

Gov. Mifflin defeated Central Dauphin in four sets in the District 3 Class 3A boys volleyball tournament on Thursday to advance to the semifinals.

The Mustangs (18-0) won by set scores of 25-21, 18-25, 25-22, 25-21.

Gov. Mifflin, the Berks County champion, hosts Central York at 7 p.m. Tuesday in a semifinal match. The other semifinal is Northeastern at Cumberland Valley. The championship match is Thursday.

For the Mustangs, BCIAA player of the year Angel Bermudez had 33 assists, 3 blocks, 3 kills and 7 kills, Armani George had 8 kills and 4 blocks, and Carter Weyant had 7 kills, 1 block and 9 digs.

Also for the Mustangs, Derek Kintzer had 5 kills, 4 blocks and 4 digs, and Anderson Ross had 5 kills and 2 blocks.

In the 2A tournament on Thursday, Brandywine Heights (17-3) defeated New Covenant Christian 25-7, 25-16, 25-18 in the quarterfinals.

The Bullets will play the winner of today’s Berks Catholic-York Suburban match in the semifinals on Tuesday at the higher seed.

Originally Published: May 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM EDT

Wabash College senior Will Neubauer advanced to the finals in the 800-meter run at the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday at the Spire Academy Stadium in Geneva, Ohio.
 
Neubauer competed in the fastest of the three preliminary heats, crossing the line in 1:51:30. Although he finished fourth in his heat, he also produced the fifth-fastest qualifying time in the field. Neubauer slotted behind Buena Vista’s Kyle Miller and Dickinson’s Trevor Richwine, who claimed the top two spots in the heat and overall qualifying times at 1:50.88 and 1:51.14, respectively. Pomona-Pitzer’s Oscar Roering ran 1:51.27 to secure third in the heat.
 
Emory’s Dawit Dean won in heat three in 1:51.26, while Wisconsin La Crosse’s Cael Schoemann won the first heat in 1:52.25.
 
The 800-meter final takes place at 2:50 p.m. on Saturday.
 

RESULTS

Three members of the Ithaca College women’s track & field team were in action on the second day of the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

Madeleine Wright finished 11th in the high jump to earn USTFCCCA Second Team All-American honors as she cleared 1.65 meters. Wright, now a two-time second team All-American, entered the competition at 1.60 meters and cleared the bar on her first attempt. She then moved past 1.65 meters on her second try before her championship ended at 1.68 meters.

Laura Suppa and Rachel Larson both qualified for the 100-meter hurdles final and will race again at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Suppa is now a four-time All-American, while Larson earns her second career honor.

Larson was up first in the initial heat of the prelim and finished second in the heat with a time of 14.12 seconds. Suppa was in the final heat and finished fourth in 14.11 seconds. They will be seeded eighth and ninth in tomorrow’s final.