Norway's ski jumping community is raising eyebrows after reports emerged that some male athletes were allegedly injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid in a bid to boost performance.
The substance, which has been shown to increase penis circumference by one or two centimeters, could potentially increase the flight distance of jumpers during competition.
However, many ski jumpers, including Norway's Johann Andre Forfang and Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal, have expressed scepticism about the reports.
Forfang stated that injecting hyaluronic acid into his penis is "not something we want in our sport." He also mentioned that he has not seen anything like this before, sparking further doubt about its legitimacy.
Eriksen Sundal echoed Forfang's sentiments, saying "all interest is good interest, but I wish it came more from what is happening on the hills."
These comments suggest that many ski jumpers believe that there is no need to resort to such measures to gain a competitive edge.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has stated that hyaluronic acid injection would be considered doping, as it violates the rules of the sport.
If evidence emerges of athletes injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid, the World Anti-Doping Agency could launch an investigation into the matter.
However, for now, many ski jumpers are focusing on more traditional training methods to improve their performance.
The substance, which has been shown to increase penis circumference by one or two centimeters, could potentially increase the flight distance of jumpers during competition.
However, many ski jumpers, including Norway's Johann Andre Forfang and Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal, have expressed scepticism about the reports.
Forfang stated that injecting hyaluronic acid into his penis is "not something we want in our sport." He also mentioned that he has not seen anything like this before, sparking further doubt about its legitimacy.
Eriksen Sundal echoed Forfang's sentiments, saying "all interest is good interest, but I wish it came more from what is happening on the hills."
These comments suggest that many ski jumpers believe that there is no need to resort to such measures to gain a competitive edge.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has stated that hyaluronic acid injection would be considered doping, as it violates the rules of the sport.
If evidence emerges of athletes injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid, the World Anti-Doping Agency could launch an investigation into the matter.
However, for now, many ski jumpers are focusing on more traditional training methods to improve their performance.
. I mean, what's next? Injecting testosterone or something? No way, if you can't compete fair and square, then don't do it. And honestly, who cares about increasing penile circumference by a centimeter or two? It's not like it's going to make that big of a difference in the grand scheme of things 
. I'm glad Johann Andre Forfang is speaking out against this nonsense. We should be focusing on how to improve our skills and physical fitness through normal, healthy means. This whole thing just feels like a bunch of dudes trying to cheat their way to the top 
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... like, isnt it enough that they have to deal with all the crazy cold temps and whatnot during competitions? now they gotta mess with their bodies too?! 
. I remember watching those old ski jumping competitions on TV with my dad back in the 90s and they just seemed so... pure 
. now it feels like everything is just one big experiment waiting to happen 
anyway, more power to them if they stick to the traditional route.
. And what's next? Are they gonna start injecting steroids or something? No thanks 
. Give me a good ol' fashioned workout any day! 
idk what's next gonna be injecting lip balm into ur armpits lol 
anyway i trust johann forfang on this one he seems like a total stand up dude 
lets focus on more natural ways to improve performance, you feel? 
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. I mean, what's next? Injecting performance-enhancing substances into your eyeballs or something 
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I'm like totally surprised that people are even thinking of using hyaluronic acid as a way to boost their skills in ski jumping. Like, what's next? Putting gel in their skis or something? 
It just seems so... not natural. And what about the risks? Hyaluronic acid is meant for joints, not penises! 
... I mean, who knew that was a thing that athletes did? It sounds like something out of a movie or a bad sitcom 
. I mean, we're already seeing enough cheating and doping in sports these days, do we really need more of that? And the fact that some guys are actually doing this just to boost their performance is just mind-blowing 
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. We need to trust in the integrity of the athletes and the sports themselves, and not let people resort to crazy measures just to get ahead.
also I'm still trying to wrap my head around why anyone would think this is a good idea in the first place... was it just desperation or did they really not care about the consequences?