Penisgate erupts at Olympics; scandal exposes risks of bulking your bulge
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- #Ski Jumping
- #Doping
- #Olympics
- Rumors suggest male ski jumpers are injecting their penises with fillers to gain a competitive edge by increasing the size of their jumpsuits' nether regions.
- A 2025 study found that extra fabric in ski jumpsuits can increase drag by 4% and lift by 5%, potentially adding 5.8 meters to a jump.
- Two Norwegian Olympic medalists and their team officials were previously suspended for illegally altering jumpsuits to enlarge the crotch area.
- Recent allegations involve jumpers using hyaluronic acid or paraffin injections for temporary penis enlargement, though this carries medical risks.
- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) stated they were unaware of the claims but noted non-doping performance enhancements are outside their jurisdiction.