She herself applied voluntarily. Her last competition was in the National Inter-Club Championship in Cali last April where she was national champion.
Colombia News.
Calorina Otálora was fired amid the love of her loved ones, the figure skater died this weekend after receiving euthanasia after being diagnosed with gastric cancer since last August.
She was supported by her husband and family who supported her in making the decision.
a fruitful career
Otálora gave her best years to her sports career, achieving national titles that allowed her to stand out as one of the best.
However, gastric cancer prevented her from continuing with her discipline, the severe pain and treatment led her to voluntarily request access to the right to die with dignity.
Mourning in figure skating for the death of Calorina Otálora.
Although she had already requested euthanasia, ending her suffering required terminal palliative sedation.
The difference between these procedures is that the first is immediate.
While the second requires hours and even days in the supply of medications so that the patient gradually dies from the same disease without feeling the symptoms and pain.
The death of the athlete occurred at 6:20 am this Saturday, November 12, her husband Juan Lemus, who is also a skater and competed with her, expressed that “it was in his ability to decide what to do with his life, so we we would not have wanted, it was his will».
“We discussed it and decided to support her in her decision”
His last competition was in Cali
The last medal they won together was during the month of April, where they participated in the inter-clubs in Cali, taking the gold medal.
Through social networks, the entities that govern sport at the national level have sent their messages of support to the family. Carolina’s friends also express themselves through her profiles on Facebook and Instagram.
The sport of Colombia pays tribute to the great figure skating champion CAROLINA OTÁLORA and surrounds her family with a big hug of solidarity… pic.twitter.com/0L1QSweMit
– Fedepatin (@Fedepatincol) November 12, 2022
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