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Norwegian Ski Jumpers Suspended Amid Suit Tampering Scandal

8/24/2025

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Norwegian Olympic gold medalists Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang received a three-month suspension for ski jump suit tampering.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) noted the athletes were not directly charged but failed to monitor equipment changes.
The scandal prompted protests from Austria, Slovenia, and Poland over performance-enhancing alterations.
Both athletes denied wrongdoing; however, their coach and equipment manager acknowledged the modifications.
The suspension permits participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

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Norwegian Olympic gold medalists Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang received a three-month suspension for ski jump suit tampering.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) noted the athletes were not directly charged but failed to monitor equipment changes.
The scandal prompted protests from Austria, Slovenia, and Poland over performance-enhancing alterations.
Both athletes denied wrongdoing; however, their coach and equipment manager acknowledged the modifications.
The suspension permits participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.