The German newspaper Bild reported on the alleged practices of some racers who were supposed to try to gain an aerodynamic advantage by manipulating the dimensions of the genital area. According to the diary, some professional jumpers are supposed to artificially enlarge this area, for example, before taking official body measurements hyaluronic acid injections, sometimes applied to a silicone sleeve resembling a condom.
Before the season, competitors go through mandatory body scans, which determine the dimensions of the overalls according to the rules of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). According to Bild, the crotch measurement is taken from the lowest point of the genitals. “If you can move this point down, you’ll automatically get a bigger suit,” Bild quotes. VA larger area should provide better buoyancy, and thus longer flights.
Bild emphasized that the information comes from behind the scenes of the ski jumping world and that no specific competitor has been officially charged. Norwegian jumper Halvor Egner Granerud called these claims exaggerated. He told the daily Dagbladet that he was shocked by the news and that the idea of genital manipulation is completely absurd.
He also stated that the measurements take place under the supervision of medical personnel and with standardized underwear to prevent manipulation. He admitted that the heat may have affected the results, but added that penile injections for the benefit sound extreme and he doesn’t believe something like that happens in sports.
