General · 5 February 2026
WADA investigates claims ski jumpers inject acid into penises at Olympics
World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Banka confirms an investigation into "Penisgate," where ski jumpers allegedly inject hyaluronic acid into their genitals to artificially increase suit surface area. Reports suggest this "sail effect" extends jumps by nearly 6 meters. The probe follows a 2025 scandal where two Norwegian medalists received 3-month bans and coaches served 18-month suspensions for manipulating crotch seams to reduce drag by 4 percent.
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