The science behind ski jumping’s crotch scandal
February 9, 2026
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as posted by the channelWhat’s really happening with the Olympics ski jumping crotch scandal everyone is talking about? NPR Science Correspondent Jonathan Lambert breaks down the science behind altering the crotch area of ski suits and how ski jumpers use physics to get extra distance with each jump.
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