Evan Dunfee's historic gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Japan is proving meaningful in ways he never imagined.
That's because after hearing from the top of the podium and collecting $70,000 US in prize money, the Richmond, B.C., race walker seized an opportunity brought about by his elevated profile to speak out on something he cares deeply about: ethical sport.
It all started with a social media message from someone who said they work for the Enhanced Games, congratulating Dunfee on his win and winner's cheque.
The Enhanced Games is a new billionaire-backed multi-sport venture with no rules around the use of performance enhancing drugs and no testing.
Canadian race walker Evan Dunfee wins gold at World Athletics Championships
"To get a message from somebody ... ment