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Winter Olympics Scandal: Ski Jumpers Accused of Cheating

1/9/2026

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A scandal called "penis-gate" has emerged in ski-jumping ahead of the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Athletes reportedly inject hyaluronic acid into devices worn in trousers to gain an edge by increasing crotch measurements.
Norwegian ski jumper Halvor Egner Granerud dismissed the allegations, saying he had never heard of such practices.
Norway's ski federation admitted manipulating suits for better lift, with general manager Jan-Erik Aalbu recognizing it as cheating.

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A scandal called "penis-gate" has emerged in ski-jumping ahead of the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Athletes reportedly inject hyaluronic acid into devices worn in trousers to gain an edge by increasing crotch measurements.
Norwegian ski jumper Halvor Egner Granerud dismissed the allegations, saying he had never heard of such practices.
Norway's ski federation admitted manipulating suits for better lift, with general manager Jan-Erik Aalbu recognizing it as cheating.