Norway’s Olympic ski jump stars Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang have accepted three-month suspensions following a suit-tampering scandal that rocked the sport earlier this year, the International Ski Federation (FIS) confirmed on Saturday. The controversy stems from the World Ski Championships in Trondheim last March, where both jumpers were disqualified after officials discovered their suits had been altered in ways that gave them a potential aerodynamic advantage by increasing surface area and extending flight time.

Lindvik, who initially finished second, and Forfang, who placed fourth, saw their results wiped out after the inspection. Alongside the athletes, two coaches and a service staff member were also charged as part of the investigation into equipment manipulation. The Norwegian Ski Federation admitted after the event that the suits had indeed been tampered with, though they maintained that the athletes themselves were not directly responsible for the violations.

The FIS Ethics Commission, however, ruled that the jumpers should have been more vigilant and raised questions about the adjustments made to their equipment. Both Lindvik and Forfang acknowledged their oversight and agreed to accept the sanctions, which include three-month bans—reduced by time already served under provisional suspension—and fines of 2,000 Swiss francs (£1,800) each.

In a joint statement, their lawyers emphasized that the case underlines the need for clearer communication and stricter routines between athletes and support staff when it comes to equipment management. “This case shows that routines for communication between the support staff handling equipment and suits and the athletes should be improved to prevent similar situations in the future,” they said.

Despite the setback, the suspensions will conclude well before the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, giving Lindvik the chance to defend his large hill gold medal. Forfang, who earned large hill team gold and normal hill silver at the 2018 Winter Games, will also be eligible to compete as he looks to add more Olympic honors to his career. While the scandal has cast a shadow on Norway’s proud ski jumping tradition, both athletes remain determined to return stronger once their bans are lifted.