Olympic champion Roman Kostomarov continues his recovery after a serious illness. For the first time, the figure skater showed a video from training with prostheses, which did not leave anyone indifferent.
How it all beganFor half a year, the whole of Russia has been following the state of the world figure skating star, who scared everyone during the New Year holidays. On January 10, Kostomarov was admitted to intensive care with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Shortly before this, Roman took part in the ice show of Ilya Averbukh, some of whose performances took place outdoors in severe frosts. The athlete did not immediately turn to the doctors, and then the situation deteriorated sharply. Due to the developed necrosis, the figure skater underwent several amputations.
Since then, there has been a lot of conflicting information about the condition of the 2006 Olympic champion. Some sources reported that Roman was in critical condition. Other media, on the contrary, wrote about the positive dynamics of recovery. In early May, the rumors were dispelled by Averbukh, who had been in touch with the Kostomarov family all this time. He assured that the recovery of Roman is not easy, but positive signals are definitely present. And already on May 8, Kostomarov himself published a post on social networks for the first time during his illness.
“Thanks to everyone who worried about me, prayed and believed that I would get out of this difficult situation. Many difficulties are still ahead. I hope that I will cope with everything thanks to my relatives, relatives and doctors who pulled me out of this world and to this day day work. Ahead of a lot of hard work on yourself,» wrote Kostomarov.
«Let's go further, the most difficult is ahead» After the statement, there was a rumor about the possible sending of the skater abroad for further treatment, but there was no confirmation. The information was also refuted by Kostomarov's wife Oksana Domnina. She told RBC that her husband was continuing treatment at Kommunarka, and leaving Russia was not planned or discussed. Later, rumors even began to appear about the possible return of Roman to figure skating in one role or another. Honored coach of Russia Alexander Zhulin said he was ready to accept Kostomarov in his team.
“When it was all over, he (Kostomarov) called me and said that he could handle it. I really liked it. I told him that if he wants, I will 100% take him as a coach or someone else in any capacity,” Zhulin said.
Today, Kostomarov for the first time published a training video where he works on an exercise bike. The video shows prostheses on his legs.
“Oh, it’s not just morally or physically, to put it mildly. the champion was immediately supported by the honored coach of the Soviet Union in figure skating Tatyana Tarasova. She expressed confidence that Roman will cope with all the difficulties.
“I am very happy for him that he is successfully recovering. He is a special person, amazing, and he will win everything,” Tarasova said.
Force of our famous skater is striking. Contrary to all the disappointing forecasts, Kostomarov began an active phase of recovery. Judging by the video, Roman intends to continue in the same spirit. Perhaps after a while the skater will take advantage of the offer of Zhulin or someone else and return to the sport. It will be a beautiful end to the story.