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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

France's Rafael Fente Damers reacts after dislocating his shoulder following the men's 100m freestyle final during the French swimming championships in Chartres, central France, on June 18, 2024, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)
Grousset (right) and an injured Fente-Damers wait for their medals.
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Overview

  • 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.