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During this year’s Olympics in Milano, a top plastic surgeon renowned for his penis-enlarging procedures admitted injecting a ski jumper with hyaluronic acid in his private parts to help him jump farther.
Reports from a German media outlet prompted speculation that ski jumpers were getting enlarging injections to increase the surface area of their suits, which would increase the distance of their jumps. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation called it “wild rumor,” while the World Anti-Doping Agency said it would investigate the matter.
Swillin & Chillin reported on last year’s World Championships marred by Norwegian athletes being disqualified over baggy-fitting suits, with local Nordic Combined Olympian Ben Berend weighing in: “Ski jumping suits are our most important piece of equipment. You want as much surface area as possible, ideally between the arm and chest and between the legs (think of a wingsuit). The suits are custom-tailored to each athlete, so athletes are always looking for ways to find grey area or maximize suit size.”
And, no, this had nothing to do with the reported condom shortage at the Games.
