Five Norwegian Ski Jumpers Suspended Over Manipulated Jumpsuits
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation provisionally suspends athletes and staff after uncovering equipment violations at the Nordic World Ski Championships.
- Three additional Norwegian ski jumpers, including Robert Johansson, Robin Pedersen, and Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal, were provisionally suspended for suspected manipulation of jumpsuits.
- The suspensions follow earlier actions against Olympic gold medalists Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang, bringing the total to five athletes implicated.
- The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) seized Norwegian jumpsuits used at the Nordic World Ski Championships, discovering irregularities in the men's ski jumping team suits.
- Norwegian team officials, including coach Magnus Brevik and equipment manager Adrian Livelten, admitted to altering suits to enhance aerodynamics and have been removed from their positions.
- An independent investigation by the FIS ethics and compliance office is underway, with enhanced equipment inspections planned for upcoming events.