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Cheating scandal shocks ski jumping, topples Norway's Olympic champions

The ski jumping community was rocked by a cheating scandal involving Norwegian Olympic champions Maren Lundby, Silje Opseth, and Anna Odine Strøm, who admitted to using illegal equipment during the women's World Cup season. The equipment in question was a suit that provided an aerodynamic advantage, which was discovered after a routine check by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) in Lillehammer. This led to the disqualification of the athletes and a significant blow to Norway's reputation in the sport. The incident has sparked a broader discussion on equipment regulations and the integrity of ski jumping, with the Norwegian Ski Association expressing disappointment and promising to address the issue internally. The scandal has also raised questions about the frequency and thoroughness of equipment checks, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of rules to maintain fairness in competitions.

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