Found this on Yahoo just a few minutes ago. I thought that her persistant cough was just part of her breathing, sorta like Tonya's asthma..
Yahoo Article
Yahoo Article
shdotz said:Paracarditis is serious stuff.
Irina should be doubly careful and not push too hard. I think it would be better for her to turn pro than to do competitions.
I can never see her retiring from figure skating because she is a gorgeous skater and she always wears that beautiful smile.
I'm sorry she's been ill.
sh
As I remember from the interview I translated last December it was indeed the case. Let's see if I can find it... OK, I did. Some fragments (the comments in square brackets are mine):Rgirl said:I wonder if the conditions in Russian ice rinks might be a factor?
DORISPULASKI said:And if Russian rinks are a problem, move herself and her mother to the Swiss fairy tale rinks. Oh Irina, do take care of yourself. Your smile alone makes the world a brighter place.
dpp
No, it's just a hobby, but thanks for the compliment.Joesitz said:Windspirit - I am most impressed by your translating which I presume is from Russian into English. May I ask if you are a Translator or Interpreter by profession?