A $1 million world record bonus and a prize purse of $500,000? Yes, you heard that right, because that’s exactly what the Enhanced Games is offering! The staggering payouts have drawn this athlete out of retirement and into a new competitive chapter. So, who is this sprinter who has joined the Enhanced Games after Fred Kerley and Mouhamadou Fall?
The latest addition is Liberia’s fastest man over 100 meters, Emmanuel Matadi. Representing Liberia, he competed in three Olympic Games in the 100m dash and the 4x100m relay. But in July 2025, the 34-year-old announced his retirement from the sport. But after staying away from the professional track for a few months, he is all set to make a comeback through the Enhanced Games.
The Enhanced Games leadership has welcomed Matadi’s comeback, with

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