US EditionNorway ski jumpers accept 3-month ban for manipulated suits
- Two Olympic gold medalists, Lindvik and Forfang, accepted a three-month ban after a scandal involving manipulated ski jump suits during the world championships.
- The International Ski Federation noted that Lindvik and Forfang were not charged with knowing about the manipulations but failed to inquire about them.
- An ethics inquiry by the federation was opened into the ski jumpers and coaches after admissions of guilt from the head coach and equipment manager regarding suit alterations in March.
- Manipulated suits intended to enhance performance led to formal protests from the Austrian, Slovenian, and Polish teams, confirmed by secretly filmed footage.
72 Articles
72 Articles
The Ski World Federation and Norway's ski jumpers Lindvik and Forfang agree on a comparison in the World Cup scandal for manipulated suits. At the beginning of the Olympic winter, the athletes are back.
Associated Press News
Norway ski jumpers accept 3-month ban for manipulated suits
Two Olympic gold medalists have accepted a three-month ban after a scandal over tampering with ski jump suits for Norway men’s team at this year’s world championships.
Manipulated ski suits overshadow the ski jumping world championships, five jumpers and three instructors of the Norwegian team are temporarily suspended. Stars Marius Lindvik and André Forfang are now also locked. This has no effect on their World Cup results.
Norway's ski jumpers manipulated their suits at the World Cup. Anonymous filmed videos bring proof. A world champion is also involved in the causa. Now there is a verdict. With far-reaching consequences for top athletes.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has banned Norwegian ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang for three months for their misconduct at the Trondheim World Championships.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 69% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
