Russian Olympic hero Roman Kostomarov’s health has deteriorated in a short time.
Roman Kostomarov won Olympic gold in ice dance in 2006. PDO
The Russian who won the world championship and Olympic gold in ice dancing Roman Kostomarov is fighting a brutal battle for his life. A serious virus that appeared in January caused gangrene in the man’s body, and he has lost both his legs and parts of his hands during medical procedures.
After the operations, the man was believed to be sober, but Russian Sport Express according to the situation has taken a darker turn again.
The recovering Kostomarov had been prepared to be gradually weaned off the ventilator, but a sudden illness at the beginning of the week changed the situation again for the worse.
Kostomarov had suffered a seizure that prevented blood from circulating to the brain. It is believed that the seizure occurred as a result of previous treatment procedures. The situation of the former ice dancer is described as serious in Russia.
The Turin Olympic champion was taken to the hospital in mid-January. The doctors believed that Kostomarov was suffering from ordinary pneumonia, but the virus contained in it quickly caused great destruction.