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FIS Ethics Commission Deliberates Bans in Norwegian Suit-Tampering Scandal

Proposed suspensions for two jumpers and three officials could alter World Championship standings, reflecting deep concerns over suit inspection failures.

Overview

  • The commission is weighing three-month suspensions for Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang and 18-month bans for coach Magnus Brevig and two technicians.
  • Secret footage from the March World Championships shows unauthorized suit seams aimed at improving aerodynamic stability.
  • Both Lindvik and Forfang continue to compete pending judgment, with Lindvik most recently winning the Courchevel Summer Grand Prix.
  • Potential retroactive disqualifications could elevate German jumper Andreas Wellinger to world champion.
  • A five-month investigation by the FIS’s Independent Ethics and Compliance Office compiled evidence before referring the case for final verdicts.