Roman Sergeyevich Kostomarov (, 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).
Career Kostomarov began skating at the age of nine and a coach put him in ice dancing at eleven. He won the 1996 World Juniors Championships with Ekaterina Davydova.
Kostomarov began competing with Tatiana Navka during the 1998–99 season. They were coached by Natalia Linichuk. 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. He competed with Semenovich during the 1999–2000 season.
In mid-2000, Kostomarov called Navka and asked to skate with her again. They were coached by Alexander Zhulin in New Jersey. 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.
Kostomarov has skated with celebrity partners in Russian ice shows such as Ice Age. 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. Their relationship ended in divorce. In April 2014, he married Russian ice dancer Oksana Domnina. Their daughter, Anastasia, was born on 2 January 2011. Their son, Ilya, was born in January 2016.
Political views He supported the candidacy of Gennady Zyuganov in the 2012 presidential election.Четвёртого марта выбираем Зюганова (предвыборный ролик) YouTube
On 24 February 2022, Kostomarov expressed support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In December 2022, the Ukrainian Parliament sanctioned Kostomarov for his support of the war.
Health On January 10, 2023, Kostomarov was hospitalized with severe pneumonia. He was on ECMO and mechanical ventilation, which led to impaired peripheral circulation.
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; later second foot was also amputated.Both of his palms were amputated later too. Фигуристу Костомарову ампутировали обе стопы. sportmail.ru (in Russian)
Programs (with Navka)
Season Original dance Free dance Exhibition 2005–2006 Chilly Cha Cha
Carmen Sikuriadas
Brick House 2004–2005 Sing, Sing, Sing Fever Sing, Sing, Sing Tosca Adagio in G minor 2003–2004 Ain't No Sunshine Rock Around the Clock The Pink Panther Austin Powers Austin Powers 2002–2003 My Sweet and Tender Beast The Feeling Begins 2001–2002 The Mask of Zorro Libertango In the Closet This Masquerade Logozo 2000–2001 Fever Dancin' Fool Funeral for a Friend 1998–1999 Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? Boléro
Competitive highlights GP: part of Champions Series from 1995; renamed Grand Prix in 1998.
With Navka
International Event 1998–99 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 Olympics 10th 1st Worlds 12th 12th 8th 4th 1st 1st Europeans 11th 9th 7th 3rd 1st 1st 1st Final 2nd 1st 1st 1st Bompard 1st Cup of China 1st 1st Cup of Russia 3rd 4th 4th 2nd 1st 1st 1st NHK Trophy 5th 6th 2nd Skate America 4th 2nd Skate Canada 1st Goodwill Games 3rd National Russian Champ. 3rd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st
With Semenovich International Event 1999–2000 World Championships 13th European Championships 10th Cup of Russia 4th National Russian Championships 2nd
With Davydova International Event 1992–93 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 Cup of Russia 5th Finlandia Trophy 2nd Schäfer Memorial 2nd Winter Universiade WD International: Junior World Junior Champ. 10th 7th 1st National Russian Champ. 3rd WD: Withdrew
References
External links
Official website of Tatiana Navka / Roman Kostomarov Care to Ice Dance? – Navka / Kostomarov