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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.
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