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Extraordinary questions have arisen over the prospect of athletes injecting acid into the penis, which would theoretically increase the suit sizes of ski-jumpers and improve aerodynamics.
Preliminary events are underway in Italy, where the 2026 Games will begin in earnest on Friday, and already there have been unusual concerns around the mens ski jumping, which is due to start on Monday.
German publication Bild has raised the question of whether athletes might inject hyaluronic acid into their penises, in a bid to increase the size of their genitalia with the wider aim of enhanced suit sizes to improve aerodynamics.
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/winter-olympics/ski-jump-penis-injections-winter-olympics-2026-b2914655.html
Okay, I didnt have this on my bingo card!
flvegan
(65,955 posts)Good gravy, what will they think of/inject (ouch, no thanks) do next.
dickthegrouch
(4,386 posts)DevineAli
(5 posts)I Wanna Be Inflated? Sorry. Couldnt resist. 😉
sl8
(17,083 posts)🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
2naSalit
(100,894 posts)Last edited Thu Feb 5, 2026, 03:55 PM - Edit history (1)
Reasons why I no longer have any interest in the games. Everyone is so desperate to get the gold that they will resort to such tactics for some kind of gain.
I was done with them way back in the last century because of this business.
niyad
(130,399 posts)in skating, and so much more, including larry nasser. I have a personal grudge against the USOC for the bs they pulled (with politicians' help) on Colorado Springs, one that is reinforced every single time I see our tax dollars at waste with the headquarters, museum, and bridge. Ii liked many of the athletes I met, and drank with, but absolutely loathe the corrupt governing committees.
John1956PA
(4,888 posts)Goonch
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Beartracks
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3catwoman3
(28,845 posts)What a thing to be remembered for.
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Disaffected
(6,254 posts)that might also be a useful thing for pole vaulters...
3catwoman3
(28,845 posts)underpants
(195,524 posts)quaint
(4,795 posts)Seems like the opposite would be true. Comfort, another topic.
Tasmanian Devil
(73 posts)From the article: "The tactic apparently made jumpers suits larger, thus reducing their rate of descent due to bigger wingspans"
Seems counter-intuitive, but then remember gliders and wing-suits:

sl8
(17,083 posts)Seriously, though, that's a good explanation and visual aid.
Volaris
(11,493 posts)And equal out the 'handicap'?
Or is that solution overly simple?
Tasmanian Devil
(73 posts)Indeed, I guess the sport mostly consists of your ability to conform to a 'wing' to float down the hill and catch as much air as possible. There's a tradeoff between wanting minimal air resistance during the slide down the ramp and then maximum wing-shape once you're airborne.
I wonder if the physics are understood enough to come up with a fair handicap system. To normalize the distance based on height/weight .. maybe profile
Sure looks like fun! And maybe something to try once my dementia has increased enough to allow me to believe I'd survive!
WestMichRad
(3,059 posts)littlemissmartypants
(32,752 posts)NewHendoLib
(61,695 posts)Bristlecone
(11,038 posts)Response to WestMichRad (Original post)
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DavidDvorkin
(20,526 posts)PeaceWave
(2,822 posts)niyad
(130,399 posts)jmowreader
(52,990 posts)It's the lubricant for your joints. It's also the stuff dermatologists use for injectable fillers. So, you can't really test for it.
niyad
(130,399 posts)mwmisses4289
(3,527 posts)niyad
(130,399 posts)UTUSN
(77,292 posts)littlemissmartypants
(32,752 posts)You can't lead with love, then lead with your Johnson.
orangecrush
(29,294 posts)MLAA
(19,676 posts)chelsea0011
(10,213 posts)about Norwegian ski jumpers tampering with crotch area by sewing an added layer of fabric which would expand and create more aerodynamics for longer distances. This happened recently during European World Championships. Big embarrassment for country who defines ski jumping. Maybe this is the new cheat.
ToxMarz
(2,795 posts)ananda
(34,583 posts)Why couldn't they just wear the larger
suit size anyway?
WestMichRad
(3,059 posts)Theres probably a rule that the suit must be skin tight. Or its not aerodynamically efficient to have a baggy suit.
But I readily admit that I dont get it.
Deep State Witch
(12,648 posts)Ski jump!
3catwoman3
(28,845 posts)This is a new one on me.
How did you come across this little gem?