The condition of the Russian skiing great is the same and he is in the intensive care unit.
Raisa Smetanina was about to win relay gold at the Albertville Olympics in 1992. PDO
Raisa Smetanina72, was admitted to the intensive care unit a week ago due to a stroke.
The boss of the Russian Ski Federation Jelena Välbe told the Russian news agency Tassi that at the moment we can only wait for more information about the Russian skiing giant.
– I’m not a doctor, but the situation is serious, Välbe said Championatin by.
Then the skiing boss roared in the direction of the media.
– You don’t need to write more about this or ask me for more information. I can’t predict anything. His condition is very serious.
Four-time Olympic champion Smetanina is being treated in a St. Petersburg hospital, where she was rushed on December 17.
In total, Smetanina won 10 Olympic medals in her career. He also has four world championships.
His competitive career ended in 1992. At the same winter’s Olympic Games in Albertville, he won relay gold with Russian skiers. Smetanina became the oldest woman of her time to win Olympic gold.