The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has been asked to look into allegations of possible cheating by some ski jump competitors ahead of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. How does one cheat in ski jumping? The claim is that some male athletes are injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid- but not during competition. So how could this possibly enhance their performance?
It has to do with the uniform fit. A looser ski suit has been scientifically proven to increase lift and reduce drag, allowing a ski jumper to fly further. An injection to make one's penis temporarily larger during a uniform fitting (done with 3D scanners) may gain some fabric, and an athletic edge. Hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in our bodies, is used to treat arthritis by cushioning joints, and as a filler in cosmetic surgery. It is not considered a performance-enhancing drug. So far, no athletes have been named and there is no evidence of the scheme yet, but the claims are being investigated. -via Metafilter
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