Norway's National Sports Scandal Involves a Few Extra Stitches in the Crotch of a Ski-Jumping Suit
Minor aerodynamic modifications to ski-jump suits, such as adding a single stitch, can provide competitive advantage and have led to suspensions and scandal.
How Norway's ski jumping scandal led to new rules in place for the Winter Olympics
Manipulating ski-jump suits, especially in the crotch area, can significantly increase jump distance; stricter regulations and inspections were implemented after a Norwegian cheating scandal.