Not the first suit scandal in skiing<\/p>\n
While the skiing rumour sounds wild, and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is trying its best to dispel the story as rumours, athletes are saying there\u2019s substance to the claims. It is a rather, um, sensitive area for FIS. Skiing\u2019s governing body just wrapped up another ski jump scandal related to the same area of the ski suit. Two Norwegian Olympic medalists were suspended last fall for enlarging the crotch area of their suits after inspection.<\/p>\n
Someone made a wildly accurate comparison between the chess cheating fiasco and \u201990s doping scandals<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t a matter of show. Suit measurements are strictly controlled in ski jumping to a degree that makes the UCI\u2019s spiderweb of equipment regulations look lax. A jumpers suit can make such a huge difference in performance that the measurements are strictly regulated. A skiers suit must be measured before competition to fit each athlete\u2019s body. FIS then uses microchips to ensure only approved suits are used and that they are not adjusted. The two Norwegians were caught enlarging the crotch area of approved suits.<\/p>\n Why? Such alterations can significantly increase the lift a suit gives an athlete, helping them fly further.<\/p>\n Going to great lengths to get an advantage<\/p>\n According to the\u00a0Bild\u00a0story, ski jumpers found a way around manipulating the suit. Manipulate what\u2019s being measured. Some male athletes have decided that injecting hyaluronic acid or paraffin into their penis to temporarily increase its size is worth it \u2013 the risk and, presumably, some significant discomfort \u2013 for the advantage it gives them on the start tower.<\/p>\n 10 top excuses cyclists have used to explain doping suspicions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The method increases body mass when the skiers are being measured for their suits. By the time they jump in competition, the athlete is lighter and the suit is larger, leading to a competitive advantage. One big enough to make a difference.<\/p>\n The\u00a0CBC<\/a>\u00a0talked to some athletes that said the rumour weren\u2019t new, or entirely out of the realm of possibility, though none would admit to knowing anyone that had used the tactic. While possible, the athletes obviously had strong reactions to the allegations.<\/p>\n \u201cI think that\u2019s horrible,\u201d Norwegian jumper\u00a0Eirin Maria Kvandal\u00a0said. \u201cThat\u2019s a big step to take to get an advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n
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