Ski Jumpers Allegedly Using 'Enhancements' to Gain Unfair Advantage

The story alleges an injection is being used to increase the size of male parts so that the ski suit is made bigger, making it looser during competition.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A viral headline about ski jumpers allegedly enhancing their penises to fly further has some science behind the allegation. The concept is that a ski jumper's measurements would be bigger when their suit is measured, but when it's worn during competition, it's baggier allowing the suit to grab more air and provide more lift for longer jumps. This 'equipment doping' is seen as a way for ski jumpers to gain an unfair advantage, as their suits are heavily regulated to prevent such practices.

Why it matters

Ski jumping is a sport where every inch counts, and any attempt to manipulate equipment or measurements to gain an unfair advantage is seen as a serious breach of the rules. This controversy highlights the lengths some athletes may go to in order to get an edge, and the challenges sports governing bodies face in policing such practices.

The details

The story alleges that some ski jumpers are using hyaluronic acid injections to increase the size of their male parts, in order to make their suits appear larger during the mandatory measurements. This would then allow the suits to be baggier during competition, providing more lift and enabling longer jumps. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was unaware of this practice prior to the Olympics, and Norwegian coaches have already been banned for manipulating and restitching suits to increase their sizes.

  • The story about ski jumpers allegedly enhancing their penises went viral just before the start of the 2026 Olympics.
  • Norwegian coaches were banned ahead of this year's Olympics for manipulating and restitching suits to increase their sizes.

The players

Karl Denney

A ski jumping coach in Steamboat Springs who explains the science behind how this 'equipment doping' could provide an unfair advantage.

Grant Denn

A physics professor at MSU Denver who demonstrated the concept of how a larger suit can provide more lift and enable longer jumps using a wind tunnel.

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What they’re saying

“You get measured in like a Speedo, so, I think this kind of thing would be pretty obvious.”

— Karl Denney, Ski Jumping Coach

“You saw it rising up, that's the lift that is the desirable factor for longer distances.”

— Grant Denn, Physics Professor

What’s next

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has said it will investigate the allegations and take appropriate action if any wrongdoing is found.

The takeaway

This controversy highlights the ongoing battle against doping and unfair advantages in sports, and the creative ways some athletes may try to gain an edge. It underscores the need for vigilant monitoring and enforcement of equipment regulations to ensure a level playing field for all competitors.