French Swimmer Injures Shoulder Celebrating Olympic Qualification
17-year-old Rafael Fente-Damers dislocates shoulder after securing spot in Paris Games
- Fente-Damers qualified for the Olympics with a second-place finish in the 100-meter freestyle at the French Championships.
- The swimmer injured himself by slapping the water in celebration, leading to a dislocated shoulder.
- He was treated at a local hospital and later appeared on the winner's podium with his arm in a sling.
- Teammate Maxime Grousset expressed hope that Fente-Damers will recover in time for the relay event.
- Fente-Damers is expected to compete in the Paris Olympics, which begin in late July.