Three-time Olympic champion in figure skating and State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina admitted that she could not choose Roman Kostomarov as person of the year. His words were quoted Sports24.
“He’s the man for overcoming, but he’s not the man of the year. Although Roman is a tremendous example to follow. He created pride and pride with his determination to win and live, but I cannot call him the man of the year. Because we experienced slightly different events throughout the year and our thoughts turned in different directions. It’s hard for me to name just one person, and I shouldn’t, so that’s for people to decide,” Rodnina 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 in Kommunarka. Parts of his arms and legs were amputated.
On December 18, 2023, Navka and Kostomarov performed the program “Carmen”, with which they won the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin.
Previously Guberniev He did not accept With Kostomarov being named athlete of the year.