Russian Olympic Champion Maria Shurochkina Hospitalized With Burns Over 32 Percent of Her Body
Maria Shurochkina burn injuries in Moscow apartment: Russian double Olympic champion Maria Shurochkina is in serious condition after a fire at her 17th-floor apartment in Moscow. Reports say she suffered first- and second-degree burns over 32 percent of her body and faces surgeries and a skin graft.
Maria Shurochkina burn injuries in Moscow apartment, Digi Mart USA News (Moscow, Russia): An accident inside an apartment has left Maria Shurochkina, a Russian double Olympic champion, with severe burns on the 17th floor of a building in Moscow. Her condition is described as serious and life-threatening.
According to early reports, the incident occurred when the 31-year-old woman tried to refill her bioethanol fireplace without extinguishing it first before pouring in the highly flammable liquid. The action caused the fire to engulf the Olympic athlete’s clothing.
Citing Mash na Sporte, the champion suffered first- and second-degree burns over 32 percent of her body, including the scalp, neck, chest, stomach and arms. The Russian Aquatics Federation confirmed her condition and said it is in contact with the hospital and her family.
Reports state that Shurochkina managed to leave her apartment, and neighbors heard her screams and called an ambulance. The medical team found that the injuries caused poor blood circulation, which could lead to tissue necrosis.
During her hospitalization, she faced the risk of shock, dehydration and infection.
The Olympic athlete will need several surgeries and a skin graft to recover. Shurochkina retired from competition a few years ago after establishing herself as one of the most acclaimed figures in Russian swimming.
Maria Vladimirovna Shurochkina was born on June 30, 1995, in Russia. During her sporting career she received multiple honors, winning three gold medals at the European Championships in 2014 and 2016.
On August 25, 2016, she received the Order of Friendship for her performance at the XXXI Olympic Games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On July 19, 2013, she received an Honorary Diploma from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
She also won six gold medals at the World Championships in 2013 and 2015.
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