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National Post
20-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Norway ski jumper retires amid probe into teammates' alleged suit cheating
OSLO, Norway — Former Olympic champion ski jumper Robert Johansson announced he is retiring on Tuesday while an investigation continues into alleged cheating by his teammates at the world championships. Article content Article content The 35-year-old Johansson, who sports a distinctive red mustache, was not initially under suspicion when the scandal around the Norway team altering competition suits emerged at their home Nordic worlds. Article content The 2018 Olympics team event gold medalist was then suspended along with other Norwegians by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) from taking part in season-ending events. Article content Johansson told broadcaster TV2 in an interview aired on Tuesday, 'I feel like I've been suspended because I'm Norwegian.' Article content He said the case denied him the chance to compete in his planned farewell events in March. Article content Norwegian athletes have not talked publicly about the FIS investigation, though TV2 said Johansson's suit was checked and cleared before, during and after the worlds held in Trondheim. Article content Johansson was a three-time winner in World Cup events who had a career-best year in the 2018 Olympics season. Article content
Toronto Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Norway ski jumper retires amid probe into teammates' alleged suit cheating
'I feel like I've been suspended because I'm Norwegian' Published May 20, 2025 • 1 minute read Norway's Daniel Andre Tande, from left, Andreas Stjernen, Robert Johansson and Johann Andre Forfang celebrate after winning the gold medal in the men's large hill team ski jumping competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2018. Photo by Matthias Schrader / AP OSLO, Norway — Former Olympic champion ski jumper Robert Johansson announced he is retiring on Tuesday while an investigation continues into alleged cheating by his teammates at the world championships. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 35-year-old Johansson, who sports a distinctive red mustache, was not initially under suspicion when the scandal around the Norway team altering competition suits emerged at their home Nordic worlds. The 2018 Olympics team event gold medalist was then suspended along with other Norwegians by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) from taking part in season-ending events. Johansson told broadcaster TV2 in an interview aired on Tuesday, 'I feel like I've been suspended because I'm Norwegian.' He said the case denied him the chance to compete in his planned farewell events in March. Norwegian athletes have not talked publicly about the FIS investigation, though TV2 said Johansson's suit was checked and cleared before, during and after the worlds held in Trondheim. Johansson was a three-time winner in World Cup events who had a career-best year in the 2018 Olympics season. He also took individual bronzes in the normal and large hill events at Pyeongchang, South Korea. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis.
Chicago Tribune
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Norway ski jumper retires as investigation into teammates' alleged suit cheating continues
OSLO, Norway — Former Olympic champion ski jumper Robert Johansson announced he is retiring on Tuesday while an investigation continues into alleged cheating by his teammates at the world championships. The 35-year-old Johansson, who sports a distinctive red mustache, was not initially under suspicion when the scandal around the Norway team altering competition suits emerged at their home Nordic worlds. The 2018 Olympics team event gold medalist was then suspended along with other Norwegians by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) from taking part in season-ending events. Johansson told broadcaster TV2 in an interview aired on Tuesday, 'I feel like I've been suspended because I'm Norwegian.' Cheating scandal shocks ski jumping — toppling Olympic champions and shaking Norway's lofty reputationHe said the case denied him the chance to compete in his planned farewell events in March. Norwegian athletes have not talked publicly about the FIS investigation, though TV2 said Johansson's suit was checked and cleared before, during and after the worlds held in Trondheim. Johansson was a three-time winner in World Cup events who had a career-best year in the 2018 Olympics season. He also took individual bronzes in the normal and large hill events at Pyeongchang, South Korea.
San Francisco Chronicle
20-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Norway ski jumper retires as investigation into teammates' alleged suit cheating continues
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Former Olympic champion ski jumper Robert Johansson announced he is retiring on Tuesday while an investigation continues into alleged cheating by his teammates at the world championships. The 35-year-old Johansson, who sports a distinctive red mustache, was not initially under suspicion when the scandal around the Norway team altering competition suits emerged at their home Nordic worlds. The 2018 Olympics team event gold medalist was then suspended along with other Norwegians by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) from taking part in season-ending events. Johansson told broadcaster TV2 in an interview aired on Tuesday, 'I feel like I've been suspended because I'm Norwegian.' He said the case denied him the chance to compete in his planned farewell events in March. Norwegian athletes have not talked publicly about the FIS investigation, though TV2 said Johansson's suit was checked and cleared before, during and after the worlds held in Trondheim. Johansson was a three-time winner in World Cup events who had a career-best year in the 2018 Olympics season. ___
Hamilton Spectator
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Norway ski jumper retires as investigation into teammates' alleged suit cheating continues
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Former Olympic champion ski jumper Robert Johansson announced he is retiring on Tuesday while an investigation continues into alleged cheating by his teammates at the world championships. The 35-year-old Johansson, who sports a distinctive red mustache, was not initially under suspicion when the scandal around the Norway team altering competition suits emerged at their home Nordic worlds. The 2018 Olympics team event gold medalist was then suspended along with other Norwegians by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) from taking part in season-ending events. Johansson told broadcaster TV2 in an interview aired on Tuesday, 'I feel like I've been suspended because I'm Norwegian.' He said the case denied him the chance to compete in his planned farewell events in March. Norwegian athletes have not talked publicly about the FIS investigation, though TV2 said Johansson's suit was checked and cleared before, during and after the worlds held in Trondheim. Johansson was a three-time winner in World Cup events who had a career-best year in the 2018 Olympics season. He also took individual bronzes in the normal and large hill events at Pyeongchang, South Korea. ___ AP sports:
