'Financially this is a huge thing': Shane Ryan defends decision to join Enhanced Games

Ryan said he will earn 'over six figures' in the next nine months, an amount which could rise to $600,000 should he win his events. 

'Sadly, Olympic athletes do not get paid well at all,' said Shane Ryan. File picture: Nikola Krstic/Sportsfile

Shane Ryan said his decision to participate in the Enhanced Games, where competitors will be allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs, is a financially driven one.

It was announced on Monday that the three-time Irish Olympic swimmer has been recruited to join the Games which will take place in Las Vegas next May.