Overview
- The allegation, first reported by Germany’s Bild, claims some male ski jumpers are enlarging their genitals before 3D body scans to qualify for larger, more aerodynamic suits.
- WADA officials Witold Banka and Olivier Niggli said they have seen no proof but would examine the matter if it is shown to be doping-related.
- FIS says there is no indication or evidence of such injections and has tightened controls with preseason 3D scans, strict suit tolerances, tamper‑proof microchips, and competition checkpoints.
- A Frontiers study cited by multiple outlets found that a 2 cm increase in suit circumference can cut drag by about 4% and raise lift by about 5%, equating to roughly 5.8 extra metres in jump distance.
- The scrutiny follows confirmed 2025 sanctions against Norway for altering suit crotch seams, while hyaluronic acid is not on the prohibited list and doctors warn injections can only thicken tissue temporarily and carry risks.