Barbadian sprinter Tristan Evelyn Wins US$250,000 at controversial Enhanced Games in US

Chalien Dantes / Contributor

Barbadian sprinter Tristan Evelyn has captured attention after winning the women’s 100 metres at the Enhanced Games in the United States, taking home a US$250,000 prize.

The 28-year-old Olympian ran a time of 11.25 seconds to secure gold in a six-athlete field, competing as a non-enhanced athlete in a competition known for allowing supervised use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Behind her, USA’s Shania Collins finished second in 11.43 seconds for US$125,000, while Taylor Anderson, also of the United States, placed third in 11.48 seconds to earn US$75,000.

Other Caribbean athletes also featured in the race. Jamaica’s Denae McFarlane finished fourth in 11.61 seconds, followed by Guyana’s Jasmine Abrams in 11.71 seconds, while Jamaica’s Shockoria Wallace placed sixth in 13.30 seconds, earning $20,000.

While the event continues to draw debate over its rules and approach to sport, Evelyn’s performance stood out as she delivered a clean, controlled sprint to take top honours.