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A ski jumping suit controversy engulfed Norway and led to charges against five members of the country’s team, including two gold medalists, the sport’s federation announced on Monday.

Marius Lindvik, Johann Andre Forfang, two coaches and a service staff member were charged as part of an investigation into “equipment manipulation” at the Nordic world championships in March, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) said.

Each person was charged with ethic violations over the alleged tampering. Illegally modified suits can help ski jumpers fly further with more aerodynamic resistance. Lindvik won a gold medal in the men’s normal hill event at the world championships, while Norway took home the bronze for the men’s team event on the la

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