Norwegian Ski Jumping Team Embroiled in Cheating Scandal Over Manipulated Suits

Two Olympic champions were disqualified at the Nordic World Championships after officials uncovered illegal suit modifications by Norway's coaching staff.

Norwegian head coach Magnus Brevig and equipment manager Adrian Livelten admitted to altering ski jumping suits to gain aerodynamic advantages, leading to their suspension.
Olympic gold medalists Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang were disqualified from the large hill event, though they denied knowledge of the tampering.
The illegal modifications involved adding extra material to the crotch seams of the suits, increasing surface area and enhancing flight distance during jumps.
The scandal has prompted calls for stricter regulations and modernized inspection methods, including potential use of 3D scanning technology to prevent future manipulations.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is investigating the extent of the rule violations, with several national federations demanding Norway's results be annulled.