Roman Kostomarov, the Olympic ice dancing champion, faced a dramatic medical crisis when he was hospitalized with pneumonia. Doctors reported that both legs had to be amputated to save his life, and the operation proceeded without complications. The body is recovering, and the focus has shifted toward regaining mobility in his remaining limbs. Kostomarov remains in intensive care under close medical supervision as he battles to stabilize his overall condition and regain strength—an ordeal that has captivated fans and the sports community alike, according to updates provided by TASS.
Earlier reports from the Telegram channel 112 described the severity of the injuries, stating that a single foot on the left leg had been amputated. In the days that followed, medical teams continued to monitor his status and adjust treatment as needed, with ongoing assessments of circulation and organ support as part of the recovery process, as reported by TASS.
On January 10, Kostomarov was admitted to intensive care due to pneumonia and required artificial lung ventilation. His situation was described as extremely serious, underscoring the critical nature of his condition at that time, according to official briefings cited by TASS.
He was later transferred to a hospital in Kommunarka where resuscitation efforts and ECMO support were employed to stabilize vital functions. By January 24, doctors had disconnected him from the ECMO apparatus, though challenges with blood circulation persisted, necessitating continued medical observation and treatment, as reported by TASS.
Before his hospitalization, Kostomarov participated in a series of ice projects organized by Ilya Averbukh. From December 29 to January 7, he performed in the show The Wizard of Oz and later skated on an open rink in Kolomna as part of the Winter Moscow Region project, illustrating his ongoing involvement in figure skating beyond competitive events, as noted in contemporary sport coverage.
With a partner in the past, Kostomarov shared a golden achievement. He and Tatyana Navka won the Olympic gold medal in ice dancing in 2006. His career also includes two world championships and three European titles, achievements earned through years of dedication and precision on the ice. Kostomarov’s legacy in the sport remains influential, with his earlier partnerships and victories cited repeatedly in retrospectives and athlete profiles.
Kostomarov is married to Oksana Domnina, herself an Olympic bronze medalist in ice dancing. Domnina has skated alongside other notable partners, including Maxim Shabalin, underscoring the strong ice dancing lineage in the couple’s circle and the wider Russian figure skating community.