Lidia Ivanova said that Larisa Latynina, who suffered a microstroke, is feeling well
Two-time Olympic champion in gymnastics Lidia Ivanova spoke about the condition of another two-time Olympic champion Larisa Latynina, who suffered a stroke. She shared new data with Match TV.
Ivanova said that Latynina feels good and is in a great mood. She stressed that the 88-year-old champion is under the professional supervision of doctors and is undergoing a scheduled examination in a quality clinic.
On January 12, the head coach of the Russian national gymnastics team, Valentina Rodionenko, announced that Latynina had suffered a heart attack. Olga Korkich, director of the Larisa Latynina Olympic Reserve School for Artistic Gymnastics, did not confirm this information, saying that the champion had a microstroke and her condition was stable.
Latynina is the most titled gymnast in the history of the Olympic Games (OG), as well as the leader in the number of victories at the Olympic Games among domestic athletes. She has won 18 medals, nine of which are gold.
Source: Lenta
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