Roman Kostomarov

Roman Sergeyevich Kostomarov (Russian: Роман Серге́евич Костомаров, born 8 February 1977) is a Russian former ice dancer. With partner Tatiana Navka, he is the 2006 Olympic champion, two-time World champion (2004–05), three-time Grand Prix Final champion (2003–05), and three-time European champion (2004–06).

Roman Kostomarov
Kostomarov in 2004
Full nameRoman Sergeyevich Kostomarov
Born (1977-02-08) 8 February 1977
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Figure skating career
CountryRussia
PartnerTatiana Navka
Skating clubSC Moskvitch
Began skating1980
Retired2006
Medal record
Figure skating: Ice dancing
Representing  Russia
Winter Olympics
Gold medal – first place 2006 TurinIce dancing
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 MoscowIce dancing
Gold medal – first place 2004 DortmundIce dancing
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2006 LyonIce dancing
Gold medal – first place2005 TurinIce dancing
Gold medal – first place2004 BudapestIce dancing
Bronze medal – third place2003 MalmöIce dancing
Grand Prix Final
Gold medal – first place2005–06 TokyoIce dancing
Gold medal – first place2004–05 BeijingIce dancing
Gold medal – first place2003–04 Colorado SpringsIce dancing
Silver medal – second place2002–03 St. PetersburgIce dancing
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1996 BrisbaneIce dancing

Career

Kostomarov began skating at the age of nine and a coach put him in ice dancing at eleven.[1] He won the 1996 World Juniors Championships with Ekaterina Davydova.[2]

Kostomarov began competing with Tatiana Navka during the 1998–99 season. They were coached by Natalia Linichuk.[3] They won the bronze medal at the Russian Championships and were sent to the World Championships in their first season together, placing 12th. Linichuk then dissolved the team and paired Kostomarov with Anna Semenovich.[3] He competed with Semenovich during the 1999–2000 season.[4]

In mid-2000, Kostomarov called Navka and asked to skate with her again.[5] They were coached by Alexander Zhulin in New Jersey.[3][5] Navka/Kostomarov won the World title in 2004 and again in 2005. They also won three European titles from 2004 to 2006. They then won gold at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Navka/Kostomarov retired from competition after the Olympics but continue to skate in shows together.[6]

Kostomarov has skated with celebrity partners in Russian ice shows such as Ice Age.[7] In 2008, Kostomarov played the role of figure skater Viktor Molodtsov in the TV series Hot Ice.

Personal life

Kostomarov married Austrian ladies' champion Julia Lautowa in June 2004.[5] Their relationship ended in divorce. In April 2014, he married Russian ice dancer Oksana Domnina.[8] Their daughter, Anastasia, was born on 2 January 2011.[9][10] Their son, Ilya, was born in January 2016.[11]

Political views

He supported the candidacy of Gennady Zyuganov in the 2012 presidential election.[12]

On 24 February 2022, Kostomarov expressed support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.[13] In December 2022, the Ukrainian Parliament sanctioned Kostomarov for his support of the war.[14]

Health

On January 10, 2023, Kostomarov was hospitalized with severe pneumonia. He was on ECMO and mechanical ventilation, which led to impaired peripheral circulation.[15]

On February 6, 2023, an operation was performed, the purpose of which was to remove necrosis and stop the process of cell death. As noted, the dead part of the tissue was cleaned from one leg, and the affected area turned out to be large on the second, and the ankle had to be completely amputated;[16] later second foot was also amputated.[17]

Programs

(with Navka)

Season Original dance Free dance Exhibition
2005–2006
[5]
  • Chilly Cha Cha
  • Rhumba:
  • Samba:
2004–2005
[18]
2003–2004
[19]
  • Austin Powers
2002–2003
[20]
2001–2002
[21][22]
2000–2001
[23][22]
1998–1999
[22]

Competitive highlights

GP: part of Champions Series from 1995; renamed Grand Prix in 1998.

With Navka
Navka/Kostomarov at the 2004 NHK Trophy
International[23][21][20][19][18][5]
Event 1998–99 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06
Olympics10th1st
Worlds12th12th8th4th1st1st
Europeans11th9th7th3rd1st1st1st
GP Final2nd1st1st1st
GP Bompard1st
GP Cup of China1st1st
GP Cup of Russia3rd4th4th2nd1st1st1st
GP NHK Trophy5th6th2nd
GP Skate America4th2nd
GP Skate Canada1st
Goodwill Games3rd
National
Russian Champ.3rd2nd2nd1st1st1st

With Semenovich
International[23]
Event 1999–2000
World Championships13th
European Championships10th
GP Cup of Russia4th
National
Russian Championships2nd

With Davydova
International[23]
Event 1992–93 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98
GP Cup of Russia5th
Finlandia Trophy2nd
Schäfer Memorial2nd
Winter UniversiadeWD
International: Junior
World Junior Champ.10th7th1st
National
Russian Champ.3rd
WD: Withdrew

References
  1. Mittan, Barry (26 August 2003). "Navka and Kostomarov Close to World Dance Podium". GoldenSkate. Archived from the original on 12 May 2008. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
  2. "World Junior Figure Skating Championships: Dance" (PDF). International Skating Union. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 October 2008.
  3. "Navka / Kostomarov: The Team: Biographies". Official website of Navka . Kostomarov at Ice-dance.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2009.
  4. "«Захотела пить и гулять». Почему Анна Семенович променяла фигурное катание на шоу-бизнес". championat.com (in Russian). 21 September 2020.
  5. "Tatiana NAVKA / Roman KOSTOMAROV: 2005/2006". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 15 August 2006.
  6. "Навка и Костомаров покидают любительский спорт". Archived from the original on 1 June 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  7. "Жена трогательно поздравила Костомарова с днем рождения. Роман всегда умел преодолевать трудности" (in Russian).
  8. "Опубликованы фото со свадьбы Оксаны Домниной и Романа Костомарова" [Photo published from the wedding of Oksana Domnina and Roman Kostomarov] (in Russian). rusevik.ru. 1 September 2014. Archived from the original on 14 February 2015.
  9. "Oksana Domnina becomes a mum!". 3 January 2011. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012.
  10. Bragina, Ekaterina (12 May 2011). Оксана Домнина: Подрастет дочка – буду думать о рождении сына [Oksana Domnina: When my daughter is older, I will think about the birth of a son] (in Russian). Istochnik (kipov.ru). Retrieved 10 August 2011.
  11. "Второй ребёнок родился у олимпийского чемпиона Костомарова и призёра ОИ Домниной" [Second child for Olympic champion Kostomarov and Olympic medalist Domnina]. rsport.ru (in Russian). 15 January 2016. Archived from the original on 16 January 2016.
  12. Четвёртого марта выбираем Зюганова (предвыборный ролик) YouTube
  13. "Роман Костомаров: «За Россию, за мир, за украинцев, которые за мир! Но так долго терпеть западное влияние во всём мире, а сейчас с Украиной, это утопия! Россия – не терпила!»". Sports.ru (in Russian).
  14. Shefferd, Neil (13 December 2022). "Ukraine's Parliament sanctions 55 Russian athletes and one Ukrainian for showing support towards war". insidethegames.biz. Archived from the original on 10 February 2023.
  15. "Russian Olympic gold medal winning figure skater Roman Kostomarov hospitalised in critical condition". euroweeklynews.com. 12 January 2023.
  16. "Олимпийскому чемпиону Роману Костомарову ампутировали стопу на левой ноге" (in Russian).
  17. Both of his palms were amputated later too. Фигуристу Костомарову ампутировали обе стопы. sportmail.ru (in Russian)
  18. "Tatiana NAVKA / Roman KOSTOMAROV: 2004/2005". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 4 April 2005.
  19. "Tatiana NAVKA / Roman KOSTOMAROV: 2003/2004". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 3 June 2004.
  20. "Tatiana NAVKA / Roman KOSTOMAROV: 2002/2003". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 18 June 2003.
  21. "Tatiana NAVKA / Roman KOSTOMAROV: 2001/2002". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2 June 2002.
  22. "Navka / Kostomarov: The Skating: Programs". Tatiana Navka / Roman Kostomarov: Official Website. Archived from the original on 20 October 2008.
  23. "Tatiana NAVKA / Roman KOSTOMAROV: 2000/2001". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 19 April 2001.
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