Officials Address Claim Olympic Ski Jumpers Injected Acid Into Penises

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The Olympics is often the time to go big or go home. 

With the Milano Cortino Winter Olympics starting February 6th, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has responded to reports about athletes potentially trying to improve their performance by artificially increasing penis size. The organization addressed claims from a January article in the German newspaper Bild, which stated that ski jumpers were injecting hyaluronic acid into their penises before suit measurements.

Ski jumpers are scanned in 3D before each season to determine their body measurements, with a key point being the lowest measurement in the groin area, as reported by Bild. These measurements are then used to create custom-fitted suits for the upcoming season.

Okay, so I’ve been following this whole ski jumping thing closely, and it’s wild! Apparently, some jumpers are getting hyaluronic acid injections – you know, like for wrinkles? – to make their… well, to make things a little bigger down there. It only adds like an inch or so, but the FIS is worried that extra size could stretch their suits just enough – a few millimeters! – to give them a little more lift in the air. Seriously, a little extra fabric could mean the difference between winning and losing! I’m obsessed with the details, and this is just… incredible.

“Every extra centimeter on a suit counts,” FIS ski jumping men’s race director Sandro Pertile explained, per the BBC. “If your suit has a 5 percent bigger surface area, you fly further.”

As a long-time follower of anti-doping efforts, I was surprised to learn that the World Anti-Doping Agency, or WADA, hasn’t really encountered hyaluronic acid in sports before. Their director general, Olivier Niggli, actually mentioned this during a press conference at the Olympics – it seems it’s not something they’ve had to address much yet.

He stated, according to the BBC, that he wasn’t familiar with the specifics of ski jumping or how techniques might affect an athlete’s performance. He explained that they would investigate any potential issues, but only to determine if they involved doping. They don’t concern themselves with performance enhancements that aren’t related to prohibited substances.

However, these claims might not be true. According to Bruno Sassi, the communications director for FIS, there’s never been any proof or even a suggestion that any athlete has tried to improve their performance with a hyaluronic acid injection.

TopMob News has contacted the International Olympic Committee for a statement, but they haven’t responded yet.

The Cleveland Clinic explains that hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body, helping to keep joints and skin healthy and hydrated, which is why it’s often used in skincare and joint treatments.

And even beyond alleged uses in athletics, it’s a popular penis filler for cosmetic reasons.

According to the BBC, a non-surgical penis enlargement procedure involves injecting a hyaluronic acid filler under the skin of the penis. This increases its thickness, and the effect can last for about 18 months, depending on how much filler is used. The entire process takes only a few hours.

Want to learn about the athletes preparing for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina? Read on to find out more.

German bobsledder Francesco Friedrich, already a four-time gold medalist, is aiming to win two more medals at the competition in Milan.

If the 18-time world champion wins either the two-man or four-man bobsleigh competition, he’ll make history as the first athlete to ever win five gold medals in the Winter Games.

The police officer, who claims to have an exceptional memory, enjoys focusing on the intricacies of his work. He says, “I’m always learning and striving to get even a little bit better.”

He downplayed his record-breaking achievement, saying he’s simply grateful to do what he loves. He added that making history was just a fortunate outcome of pursuing his passion.

At the 2022 Olympics, all attention was on Eileen Gu, the American-born Chinese freestyle skier. She understood she needed to perform exceptionally well in the big air competition – her first event – if she hoped to win a gold medal.

For her last attempt, she decided to try a very difficult move – a double cork 1620, which involves four and a half spins in the air combined with two rotations off to the side. It was a trick she hadn’t practiced before.

She told Time magazine in January 2026 that she saw no downside to the situation. Either she’d successfully land the trick and win an Olympic medal, or she’d go down in history as the first person to attempt it under those circumstances – a result she’d be incredibly proud of and happy to live with.

Winning gold, plus another in halfpipe and a silver in slopestyle, was only the beginning for the Stanford student who studies international relations.

Having won 20 World Cup titles, the skier told Time magazine that, based on her results, she’s the most accomplished free skier in history.

She’s dedicated to analyzing the data behind her sport. Though she acknowledges it’s good to give your all, she’s completely committed to understanding the physics – the exact timing and spin – needed to perfect each trick. She finds this process incredibly enjoyable and even addictive, saying she’s ‘totally obsessed’ with it.

For Marco Odermatt, the 2022 giant slalom gold medalist, alpine skiing runs in the family – he started skiing at just age 2, following in his parents’ footsteps. Interestingly, he met his current girlfriend, Stella Parpan, who is a doctor, when they were both in kindergarten.

He consistently thanks his parents after every win, and with 52 World Cup victories and three world championships under his belt, he’s had plenty of opportunities to do so.

The Swiss skier, who races in downhill, giant slalom, and super-G, explained on the Red Bull podcast Mind Set Win that she always gives her all. She believes this full commitment is the most effective approach for her.

Arianna Fontana, a star in short track speed skating, first gained Olympic recognition at the 2006 Turin games, where she won a bronze medal in the 3000m relay, relatively close to her home in Sondrio. Since then, she’s collected ten more Olympic medals, making her the most decorated female Winter Olympian from Italy. She also holds the record for the most Olympic medals of any short track speed skater ever.

The athlete shared with Olympics.com that competing at the 2006 Turin games felt like her introduction to the world of skating. Now, with the 2026 games coming to her home country, she sees it as a chance to return to where it all began. Married to her coach, Anthony Lobello, since 2014, she’s excited for what’s to come and views the 2026 games as a special homecoming.

It’s perfect that Kaori Sakamoto, the silver medalist from 2022, is using “Time to Say Goodbye” for her short program. She recently finished second at the 2025 World Championships and will be retiring from competition soon after skating in Milan.

She said she felt the time was right when she made her decision last summer, adding that she’d be 29 years old by the 2030 Olympics.

The American figure skating team, featuring skaters like Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito, is very strong. Japanese skater Rika Sakamoto stated that winning at least a silver medal in both the individual and team competitions would be a successful outcome. With limited time remaining, she plans to make the most of each day in preparation.

After winning a record-breaking five medals at the Beijing Olympics, French biathlete Quentin Fillon Maillet is a strong contender to medal again in this event, which combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

Although his comeback from a tough start at the PyeongChang games was incredible, he doesn’t believe it was simply fate.

He firmly stated he didn’t think in terms of fate. ‘I make my own luck,’ he explained. ‘Everything I’ve achieved is the result of years of effort, and this feels like a well-deserved reward.’

Despite still being a dominant force in ski jumping – as evidenced by his gold medal in the normal hill event at the Beijing Olympics – Kobayashi Ryoyu is already thinking about life after he retires from the sport. He’s a passionate golfer and also known for his stylish fashion sense.

People often ask me that, and honestly, I’m not sure what I want to do next,” the athlete, who partners with Prada, explained to Red Bull. “I think I’m just avoiding making a decision. That’s why I’m exploring modeling and trying new things – to see if anything sparks a new direction for me.

Ryoyu, the world record holder with a jump of 291 meters set in 2024, plans to stay involved in ski jumping after he retires. He told Red Bull he wants to continue contributing to the sport, making it more exciting and popular. He hopes to leave a positive impact on ski jumping.

Ester Ledecká of the Czech Republic achieved an incredible feat in Beijing, winning gold medals in both Super-G alpine skiing and parallel giant slalom snowboarding. However, despite her success, she still hasn’t discovered how to literally be in two places simultaneously!

With the women’s downhill race scheduled for February 8th in Cortina d’Ampezzo – the same day the parallel giant slalom finals begin four hours away in Livigno – she has conceded she won’t be able to compete in both.

“I cried a bit few times about it, but we did the best we could,” Ledecká said. “I understand that it’s not easy to coordinate the program, but I believed that it could be done. I’m the only athlete who has qualified for the event in two sports for the third time, so I was hoping that they would take that into account.”

She’s focusing on slalom racing, but will still compete in the super-G on February 12th. If she wins, she already knows exactly how she’ll celebrate – by spraying her team with champagne, which she says is her favorite part of winning, as she shared on Instagram on January 18th.

I was absolutely thrilled watching Sarah Nurse compete! After that incredible silver medal in PyeongChang, she really came into her own at the 2022 games. She led Team Canada with an amazing 18 points, helping them win the gold and making history as the first Black athlete to ever win an Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey. It was such an inspiring moment!

She started skating when she was just three years old, and was amazed when she watched the Canadian women’s hockey team compete in 2002. As she told Elle Canada, she thought she was the only girl who played hockey – she jokingly called it ‘main-character syndrome.’

Now she’s writing her own story, moving cross-country to play forward for the Vancouver Goldeneyes. 

Five years ago, if someone had told me I’d be playing professional hockey and getting a Barbie, I wouldn’t have believed it! I don’t like to put limits on what I can achieve, because I’ve always surprised myself. And who knows what the next five years will bring?

Everyone experiences wins and losses, but Italian curlers Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner only knew wins at the Beijing Olympics. The duo went undefeated with an 11-0 record in mixed doubles, securing Italy’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in curling.

It’s a very emotional moment, especially since it’s been three years,” said Italy’s flag bearer, Mosaner, before the 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship – where their team went undefeated. “Returning to competition is wonderful, and representing Italy is always a priority for us.”

 

Stefan Kraft, who won a team gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, is aiming to win the individual championship in Milan.

Winning that award would be the perfect finish to an incredible season where he became the highest-scoring athlete ever in FIS Ski Jumping World Cup history, surpassing the previous record with his first victory last November.

Despite his recent victory, the news was quickly followed by a personal one: he and his wife, Marisa Kraft, had a baby. He announced the arrival of their daughter on Instagram on December 9th, sharing that both mom and baby were healthy and that they were overjoyed with love.

Growing up in Oslo, Johannes Hosfløt Klæbo dreamed of playing soccer. However, as he explained in a blog post, his mom helped him realize that soccer requires more than just strength – it demands endurance to run continuously for a full 90 minutes.

Instead, he dedicated himself to a sport involving long-distance races – 50 kilometers – where athletes glide across snow and ice.

The athlete, a five-time Olympic gold medalist with additional silver and bronze medals, shared that cross-country skiing was her true passion. She credits her success to her inner drive, the support of her family, and the guidance of her coaches.

He’s also close to his fiancée, Pernille Døsvik. They announced their engagement on Instagram in June, and he shared that 2025 is already looking promising.

Sidney Crosby, a celebrated NHL center, has achieved incredible success, including three Stanley Cup championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Olympic gold medals with Team Canada in 2010 and 2014—scoring the winning goal in overtime against the U.S. in the 2010 final. Now, he’s focusing on a new challenge.

NHL players are back in the Olympics after a hiatus since 2014, and Sidney Crosby has the opportunity to win another gold medal. If he does, he’ll equal Scott Niedermayer’s record for combined championships – including World Championships, Olympic golds, and Stanley Cups.

Looking back on his early career, he says his advice for young players is straightforward: work hard and enjoy what you do. He believes that’s the most important thing he’s learned, and it applies to many different life experiences.

Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt are a world-class doubles luge team – and yes, they share a name and a sled! Often called “the Tobis,” these best friends credit their incredible success – six straight Olympic gold medals in men’s doubles and the team relay from 2014, 2018, and 2022 – to knowing when to give each other space.

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