Overview
- A Bild report alleged some male ski jumpers injected hyaluronic acid into their penises before 3D body scans to influence suit sizing.
- FIS officials called the claims unsubstantiated, with spokesperson Bruno Sassi saying there is no indication or evidence of such injections.
- WADA’s Olivier Niggli said the agency would examine the matter only if credible evidence emerges, and the substance is not currently prohibited.
- Suit dimensions are tightly regulated because extra surface area can increase lift, and officials note small gains matter, citing past sanctions for illegal suit alterations involving Norwegian jumpers.
- Medical experts warn penile hyaluronic-acid injections carry significant risks, including infection, deformity, sexual dysfunction, and rare cases of tissue loss.