Press service of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), telegraph channel Edit a message highlighting the mental strength of Olympic figure skating champion Roman Kostomarov, who was discharged from hospital on July 6.
“We have no doubt that a bright new chapter has begun in Roman’s life. We do not cease to admire the fortitude of Roman and, of course, the unique courage and human dignity of his wife Oksana, ”the message says.
In early January, Roman Kostomarov was hospitalized after New Year’s performances at an open-air show. It was stated that he was taken to the intensive care unit due to pneumonia and was dependent on artificial lung ventilation, and his condition was reported to be extremely serious.
The athlete was then transferred to a hospital in Kommunarka, resuscitated and connected to ECMO.
On February 7, TASS reported that both legs were amputated for Roman Kostomarov. Also later there was information about amputation of fingers. In the spring, the Olympic champion began the rehabilitation process. On June 26, Kostomarov posted a video showing him training with prosthetics.
Former journalist Dmitry Guberniev discretion Kostomarov’s chance to return to the ice.