Anfisa Reztsova Faces Health Update While Hospitalized
Anfisa Reztsova, a legendary Olympic champion in cross-country skiing, remains in the hospital as she receives treatment and monitoring for a health issue. She reports feeling well overall, with the main concern being low hemoglobin. Medical teams are addressing it and taking the necessary steps to stabilize her condition. A hospital update is expected to clarify the situation on Monday, with any new notes to be recorded for her medical record, according to sports24.
Earlier reports confirmed that Reztsova experienced a heart incident and was admitted for care on March 28. Her current status has drawn attention from fans and the wider sports community alike, who hope for a swift recovery.
Reztsova had a storied athletic career spanning 1985 to 2000. She earned Olympic gold in the ski relay in 1988, and in 1992 she claimed the biathlon sprint title. Two years later, she added another Olympic gold by winning the biathlon relay at the Lillehammer Games. In addition to her Olympic success, she became a three-time world champion in cross-country skiing, cementing her place among the sport’s all-time greats.
It is also noted that Reztsova’s daughters, Daria and Christina, have pursued biathlon, continuing the family tradition in winter sports.
There has been an outpouring of well wishes from the skiing community and commentators. Dmitry Guberniev, a longtime analyst, expressed heartfelt hopes for Reztsova to live many more years and kept the focus on her health and resilience.