FIS Suspends Norwegian Ski Jumpers Lindvik and Forfang Over Cheating at Trondheim Championships

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 12:32 AM

The Norwegian ski jumping team has been embroiled in a cheating scandal at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, leading to the suspension of two Olympic gold medalists, Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang, by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). The athletes were disqualified from the large hill event after their suits were found to be illegally modified to enhance aerodynamics. The scandal came to light through secret footage, prompting a formal protest from Austria, Slovenia, and Poland. The scandal has led to the suspension of three team officials, including head coach Magnus Brevig and equipment manager Adrian Livelten, who admitted to the alterations. The FIS has seized all Norwegian ski suits used at the championships for further investigation, indicating a thorough probe into the extent of the cheating. The Norwegian federation has also taken action, suspending Brevig and Livelten. The FIS race director, Sandro Pertile, described the manipulation as 'extremely high-level,' involving the insertion of extra material in the crotch area of the suits to increase surface area by 5%, which aids in longer flight. The incident has raised concerns about the integrity of ski jumping, with former Norwegian ski jumpers admitting to similar manipulations in the past. The FIS, led by secretary general Michel Vion, has emphasized its commitment to ensuring the sport remains free from manipulation, with ongoing investigations likely to impact future competitions, including the upcoming World Cup event in Oslo. Norway, ranked highly by Transparency International for its anti-corruption efforts, faces a significant challenge to its reputation in the sport.

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@Sankei_news

Two athletes including Rinvik from the Beijing Olympics “gold” were suspended due to deliberate fraud issues in ski jumping https://t.co/W23WUDHpb8 Rinvik won the gold medal by holding back Kobayashi Ryoyu (team ROY) in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics individual large hill. At the current World Championships, the individual Normal Hill and mixed teams won gold medals, and the men's team won bronze medals.

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@jijicom

Two Norwegian Athletes Suspended Their Provisional Qualifications Due to Ski Jumping Suit Fraud https://t.co/MZbtGGm8KF The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced on the 12th that they have temporarily suspended their qualifications for 2 Norwegian athletes and 3 team members suspected of being involved in equipment fraud in the men's jump at the Nordic World Championships.

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@usweekly

A cheating scandal has rocked the world of ski jumping, and it's all centered around the ski suits of two Olympic gold medalists. https://t.co/Loyfh8UBsb