03. December 2005  
Leipzig  
Artistic Gymnastics

Olympic Champion Klaus Köste still in intensive care

Klaus Köste

For many hours friends and family of the Olympic Chamipon (Munich 1972) Klaus Köste had to fear for his life. He has been in intensive care for more than 10 days now. After a disruption of the aorta he had to undergo surgery twice.
'He is feeling according to the circumstances. His condition is stable but he still is in intensive care', mentioned his wife Sabine Köste yesterday.
The former world-class athlete collapsed in a gym in Leipzig. Luckily a doctor quickly was present and he was rushed to hospital.
Klaus Köste is still active in senior gymnastics and also as coach.
'Meanwhile he was responsive and we hope that he made it now', said his wife Sabine.