Barbara Fusar-Poli, 2002 Olympic medalist from Italy, in an interview “Sport Express” He expressed pride in the courage and willpower of Roman Kostomarov, who survived the amputation.
For him, the 46-year-old skater is a true hero.
“He was gliding beside me, and after it all happened, I watched him hold my breath. Now I see him come back to life.
I want to wish you all the best in life, Roman. He is a really strong person. He already showed on the ice when he won the Olympics, but now… wow!
Please tell him he’s a hero,” said Fusar-Poli.
On July 6, Kostomarov was discharged from the hospital in Kommunarka, where he stayed for 175 days. The athlete remained in the intensive care unit during his hospital stay and many of his limbs were amputated.
Formerly Roman Kostomarov saidwhat motivated him the most after the amputation.