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2w ago

Robert Johansson Retires Following Ski Jumping Scandal Fallout

The Norwegian athlete, uninvolved in suit tampering, confirms his decision to retire was made before the controversy at the Trondheim World Championships.

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Der norwegische Skispringer Robert Johansson hat sein Karriereende bekannt gegeben.
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Overview

  • Robert Johansson, a decorated Norwegian ski jumper, announced his retirement ten weeks after the World Championship suit manipulation scandal.
  • Johansson emphasized that his decision to retire was made prior to the Trondheim incidents, where teammates were implicated in systematic cheating.
  • He was the only Norwegian jumper not disqualified during the scandal and consistently denied any involvement in the suit tampering.
  • Provisional suspensions, including Johansson’s, were lifted after the season, but he criticized the FIS for failing to provide clarity on the matter.
  • The FIS Ethics and Compliance Office continues its investigation into the scandal, with broader reforms to safeguard competition integrity under review.