The first Olympic champion in the history of independent Ukraine, 48-year-old Oksana Baiul, who refused custody of her 11-year-old daughter Sofia by court decision, has publicly commented for the first time on the dramatic changes in her life.
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“As anyone who has gone through a breakup or divorce knows, it is a long and often devastating journey,” the famous figure skater wrote on her Facebook page. “Divorce is difficult in itself, but when a child is involved, they should be the priority. As a mother, I ask that our privacy be respected as we move forward and build our future.”
Recall that under the agreement approved by the court, the athlete's ex-husband, millionaire Carlo Farina, received sole custody of their daughter and permission to move with the child from Louisiana to Las Vegas. If Baiul wants to see Sofia and her daughter agrees, Farina will arrange a meeting in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
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Bayul agreed to take anger management courses, as well as take alcohol and drug tests to confirm her sobriety.
Recall that Baiul's first husband was the son of Ukrainian emigrants Yevgeny Sunik, whom she met on Christmas 2000. They lived together for five years. Oksana's second husband was American Jim Brannon, who had a construction business. Since 2012, the Olympic champion and world champion has been married to a millionaire of Italian origin Carlo Farina, who at one time collaborated with Sting and Michael Jackson.
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Previously, “FACTS” reported that Oksana Baiul decided to take a drastic step after the divorce.
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