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Ski Jumping Scandal: Athletes Accused of Manipulating Measurements

1/18/2026

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A ski jumping scandal involves reports that athletes manipulated genital size to gain an aerodynamic advantage.
Bild reports some competitors used hyaluronic acid to enlarge the area before measurements and to wear larger suits.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation suspended two Norwegian coaches and a suit technician for 18 months for alleged suit manipulation at the 2025 Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim.

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A ski jumping scandal involves reports that athletes manipulated genital size to gain an aerodynamic advantage.
Bild reports some competitors used hyaluronic acid to enlarge the area before measurements and to wear larger suits.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation suspended two Norwegian coaches and a suit technician for 18 months for alleged suit manipulation at the 2025 Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim.