Ben Proud says the riches on offer in the Enhanced Games presented an opportunity too good to refuse as he sought to defend his controversial defection from swimming.

Proud drew widespread condemnation on Wednesday after announcing he was stepping away from 'traditional swimming' to compete in next May's inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.

Governing body Aquatics GB expressed it's "immense disappointment", strongly condemning Proud's decision while re-emphasising their commitment to clean sport.

The question on everyone's lips: why would a swimmer at the peak of his powers - just a year after finally clinching an Olympic medal at his third attempt - walk away under such controversial circumstances?

For Proud, the decision was clear-cut. The opportunity to secure his and his family'

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