"This wild rumor started off a few weeks ago from pure hearsay,"
"There has never been any indication, let alone evidence, that any competitor has ever made use of a hyaluronic acid injection to attempt to gain a competitive advantage."
"If anything was to come to the surface, we would look at anything and if it is doping related. We don't do other means of enhancing performance,"
A German tabloid alleged some ski jumpers injected hyaluronic acid in their genitals or wore condom-like sheaths to justify larger ski jump suits that provide more lift. World Anti-Doping Agency officials in Milan said they would investigate if any evidence suggested a doping-related manipulation. The International Ski Federation labeled the allegation a "wild rumor" and stated there is no indication or evidence of competitors using hyaluronic acid injections for competitive advantage. Medical experts were asked about the safety and logic of injecting a naturally occurring joint lubricant, and WADA noted hyaluronic acid is not on its banned list.
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