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Norwegian Ski Jumping Team Embroiled in Cheating Scandal Over Tampered Suits

Norway's reputation for sportsmanship is under scrutiny as officials and athletes face suspensions following illegal equipment modifications at the Nordic World Championships.

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Nordic Skiing - FIS Nordic World Ski Championships - Trondheim, Norway - March 6, 2025 Norway's Johann Andre Forfang reacts after his second jump during the men's ski jumping team large hill HS138 REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/ File Photo
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Ski Jumping - Four Hills Tournament - Bischofshofen, Austria - January 5, 2025 Norway's Marius Lindvik on his way to training ahead of the event REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/ File Photo

Overview

  • Two Olympic gold medalists, Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang, have been suspended after being implicated in a suit-tampering investigation by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
  • Norwegian head coach Magnus Brevig and equipment manager Adrian Livelten admitted to altering ski suits to enhance aerodynamics, leading to their suspension and public apologies.
  • The illegal modifications, confirmed through secret footage and forensic examination, involved adding material to increase suit surface area, potentially improving athletes' flight distances.
  • The scandal has prompted international protests and calls for Norway's world championship results to be annulled, with other nations demanding stricter equipment regulations.
  • FIS is conducting a thorough investigation, including seizing Norwegian ski suits and examining potential rule violations in past competitions, as the ski jumping World Cup season continues.