Fred Kerley Confirms Clean Status Ahead of LA28, Eyes Enhanced Games Debut LAS VEGAS — Sprinter Fred Kerley has publicly affirmed his commitment to competing without performance-enhancing drugs as he prepares to make his debut at the Enhanced Games, a breakaway track and field league that allows the use of such substances. The 31-year-old, who was banned from traditional track events until August 2027 for failing to comply with antidoping testing requirements, announced his intention to participate in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, stating, “I will compete at the L.A. Olympics in 2028.” Kerley’s participation in the Enhanced Games has positioned him as its most prominent figure, lending credibility to the league’s controversial approach to athlete performance. Kerley’s ban, imposed by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), stemmed from his failure to meet testing obligations under the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) rules. He criticized the system as “disrespectful and intrusive,” arguing that the 24/7 whereabouts requirements—mandating athletes to report their locations and availability for testing—were overly invasive. During his ban, Kerley claimed he was targeted by doping control officers who contacted him with calls that appeared to be spam, despite his efforts to avoid them. He emphasized that his decision to join the Enhanced Games was driven by financial incentives rather than a desire to use performance-enhancing drugs. “I don’t need it,” he said. “God gave me fast feet for a reason. I’m here to showcase my talent. You still have to work. Drugs aren’t going to give you an advantage if you’re not putting the work in.#enhanced_games #fred_kerley #world_anti_doping_agency #athletics_integrity_unit #us_anti_doping_agency
