Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev captured a $1 million bonus by breaking the official 50m freestyle world record at the inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on Sunday, clocking in at 20.81 seconds. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Cameron McEvoy, who had set a time of 20.88 seconds at the Chinese Swimming Open in March.

Gkolomeev, who had previously struggled in four Olympic events, had also earned a similar bonus in February after swimming 20.89 seconds, beating Cesar Cielo's long-standing record of 20.91 seconds from 2009.

Despite the accolades, results from the Enhanced Games are deemed illegal by global sporting authorities, as competitors utilize substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Nevertheless, Gkolomeev celebrated with his family, lifting his young son in joy after also securing $250,000 for winning the race.

Great race. I had a lot of fun. This is amazing,

World Aquatics criticized the Enhanced Games, labeling it a "circus, built on short-cuts." In contrast, McEvoy lamented the lack of financial rewards for clean athletes, stating, "It's crazy to think that to get a world record without a suit, and without any performance-enhancing drugs, the bonus is zero dollars."

In other events, Fred Kerley of the USA won the 100m in 9.97 seconds, falling short of his personal best. WADA and various sporting authorities have voiced strong opposition to the Enhanced Games, warning athletes of potential health risks and bans.