Ilia Klimkin's coach has passed away

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Ilia Klimkin's coach of 13 years, Igor Rusakov has lost his battle
with leukemia. He was diagnosed with the disease in 1999. Igor was 40 years old.

 

Glacierskater

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So young...so sad

 

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NanSinger2

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So sad.

 

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So sorry.

 

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That's terrible. Leukemia isn't not a disease that adults do well with. Children are more often than not cured, but it's harder on adults. I feel aweful for his family and for Klimkin.

 

dorispulaski

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Does anyone know who will be coaching Klimkin now?
(Of course this is way early, but the GP season starts soon!)

dpp

 

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Oh no! I am really sorry to hear this!!

 

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sk8ing_lady2001

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How sad it is.

 

dlkksk8fan

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Too young to die-how sad

 

Joesitz (RIP)

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Alway sad to hear of the death of a skater and in this case one so young. He did well with Ilia and I think they had more to offer. Imo, I think Ilia should now get a hold of Morozov. He's the best and Ilia will be Gold!

joe