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Ski Jumping Allegations Over Hyaluronic Acid Meet Evidence Gap, Rule Questions

Officials say the filler is currently permitted pending verified evidence.

Overview

  • World Anti-Doping Agency and ski federation leaders say they will review any credible proof but report no public evidence that penile hyaluronic-acid injections have occurred.
  • Hyaluronic acid does not appear on WADA’s Prohibited List, though injections or infusions totaling more than 100 millilitres within 12 hours constitute a violation unless medically justified.
  • FIS enforces tight suit-spec rules using 3D scans with defined tolerances, including a doubled allowance in parts of the crotch, following recent focus on suit manipulation.
  • Technical assessments differ on performance impact, with one 2025 study cited reporting that an extra 2 cm of suit circumference could extend jump distance by about 2.8 metres.
  • Medical experts warn that penile filler injections can cause severe complications such as vascular blockage, nerve injury, infection, scarring and potential tissue loss.