sports
February 6, 2026
“Penisgate” at the Olympics: why inject acid into your penis, and what are the health risks?
The World Anti-Doping Agency is investigating whether ski jumpers were injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid in order to fly further.
TL;DR
- The World Anti-Doping Agency is investigating allegations of ski jumpers injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid.
- Hyaluronic acid is a cosmetic filler used for penile girth enlargement, which is temporary and requires repeat injections.
- Ski jumping suits are strictly regulated based on body measurements; a slightly larger suit can generate more lift and allow athletes to jump further.
- Enlarging the penis could lead to larger suit dimensions, providing a competitive advantage.
- Injecting hyaluronic acid into the penis carries risks such as pain, deformity, infection, and potentially life-threatening complications like gangrene and penis loss.
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