‘Penis injection’ claims in Winter Olympics ski jumping investigated by Wada

February 5, 2026

TL;DR

The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is looking into rumors of ski jumpers injecting hyaluronic acid into their penises.
This practice is reportedly done to artificially increase measurements taken by 3D scanners, which are used to determine suit size.
Larger suits can reduce drag and increase lift, leading to longer jumps.
In 2025, Norwegian ski jumpers and staff received suspensions for secretly adjusting suit seams around the crotch area.
A scientific study indicated that a 2cm change in suit circumference could significantly increase jump length.
Wada has stated it would investigate any performance-enhancing methods that endanger athletes or go against the spirit of sport, even if not traditional doping.

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