The first reports of Roman Kostomarov’s worse health appeared at the beginning of January. He was hospitalized with pneumonia. The fact that he was transferred to the ICU was informed by Ilya Averbiuch, the 2002 Olympic runner-up from Salt Lake City, Kostomarov’s private friend. Over time, the skater’s condition only worsened until he lost both lower limbs. It is possible that the doctors will also amputate his upper limbs.
The drama of the Olympic champion
At the beginning, “Sport Express” reported that Kostomarov’s condition was so serious that it was decided to put him in a pharmacological coma. He was later put on a ventilator. This was the case until January 24, when the doctors diagnosed sepsis and problems with blood circulation.
Cells in Kostomarov’s body died, tissue necrosis occurred. The fight for his life has begun. The Russian landed on the operating table, where they tried to clean the dead tissues. Eventually, the doctors amputated both of his legs because the affected area turned out to be too large and badly damaged. This gave a clear improvement in the health of the former Olympic champion, but there is still a threat to life. To save them, doctors may also have to amputate both of the ex-skater’s arms. Everything will depend on how Kostomarov’s health situation changes in the coming days.
“Unfortunately, both legs had to be amputated. The operation went smoothly, the body is recovering. Doctors are now fighting to save his hands. Roman is conscious. His general condition is improving, but he remains in the intensive care unit under the constant supervision of doctors” – reported the TASS news agency.
Roman Kostomarov’s relatives do not publish any official information about his health. Tatjana Nawka, his longtime dance partner, is also silent.
In addition to the gold medal at the Olympic Games, Roman Kostomarow has won two World Champion titles and three European Champion titles, all won in the pair dance competition together with Tatjana Nawka.
Source: Sport.PL
Tristin is an accomplished author and journalist, known for his in-depth and engaging writing on sports. He currently works as a writer at 247 News Agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the sports industry.
