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Lindvik and Forfang Accept Three-Month Bans in Norway Ski Jump Suit Scandal

The decision follows a five-month ethics inquiry that confirmed violations without evidence the jumpers knew of the illegal suit alterations.

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Im Winter darf Lindvik wieder fliegen
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38 Zeugen, 88 Beweisstücke, jetzt gibt es ein Urteil im Anzugskandal.

Overview

  • The suspensions take effect on 23 August with time already served deducted, and each athlete must pay about €2,129 toward procedural costs.
  • Both jumpers will miss the remaining Summer Grand Prix events but are eligible to return for the World Cup opener in Lillehammer in late November.
  • No retroactive disqualifications were announced, so World Championship medal standings remain unchanged, including Lindvik’s normal-hill title.
  • The independent investigation interviewed 38 witnesses and reviewed 88 pieces of evidence, and the athletes admitted rule and ethics breaches without proven prior knowledge of the manipulations.
  • Proceedings against coaches and staff continue, with TV2 reporting longer bans are being sought, and FIS has introduced stricter equipment enforcement with yellow and red card penalties.