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Tension at Olympics: Slovak swimmer collapses and is put on artificial respiration
Tamara Potocka was evacuated from the swimming pool at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on August 2 after collapsing, according to organizers.
Medical staff carry Tamara Potocka of Slovakia on a stretcher after she collapsed following a heat in the women’s 200-meter medley. (Photo Prensa Libre: AFP)
The Polish actress Tamara Potocka She was evacuated on August 2 from the swimming pool at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after collapsing at the end of a series of 200-meter medley, organizers said.
Potocka, 21, She fell after coming out of the water and was treated by emergency services. and evacuated on a stretcher with an oxygen mask, AFP journalists confirmed.
“She is conscious, but we are awaiting further medical information,” organisers told AFP, adding that she was still receiving treatment.
The next test started late to give the rescue team time to attend to the swimmer.
Potocka finished her preliminary heat in a time of 2:14.20, placing 23rd overall and eliminating her from the semi-finals.
Images of the young athlete being treated by emergency services in Paris quickly spread around the world.
According to information from journalists covering the event, the reason for the collapse was due to an asthma attack.
Potocka continued to receive oxygen therapy to stabilize her condition.
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