Well-known commentator and TV presenter Dmitry Guberniev was amazed at how Olympic figure skating champion Roman Kostomarov played tennis with a prosthesis. His words are quoted “Sports Express”.
“Roman Kostomarov is a man of unlimited possibilities. I love and admire him endlessly. An example to us all. I’m not surprised by anything anymore. Roman Kostomarov will conquer any height. This is a great example of love of life, fortitude and tremendous victories for all of us. I watch, I worry, I rejoice. I wish him every possible longevity and success,” Guberniev said.
At the beginning of January 2023, Roman Kostomarov was hospitalized after New Year’s performances at an open-air show. It was reported that he was in intensive care due to pneumonia and was connected to a ventilator, and his condition was evaluated to be extremely serious. He later received treatment at Kommunarka. Parts of his upper and lower limbs were amputated.
At the beginning of July 2023, the skater was discharged from the hospital. On June 26, Kostomarov posted a video in which he received prosthetic training.
Previously reportedThat Kostomarov returned to the hospital.