French swimmer Rafael Fente-Damers was visibly excited when he realized he can be representing his residence nation at this summer season’s Olympics.
But Fente-Damers’ pleasure in the end proved pricey, as he suffered a shoulder damage whereas celebrating the milestone. He now has simply over a month to get better, however he’s nonetheless anticipated to be part of the French 4x100m relay staff in Paris.
He earned the extremely transformed spot by placing up the perfect time of his profession at France’s Olympic trials in Chartres.
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Frances Rafael Fente-Damers reacts after dislocating his shoulder following the boys’s 100m freestyle remaining through the French swimming championships in Chartres on June 18, 2024, forward of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP by way of Getty Images)
Fente-Damers’ private greatest time of 48.14 put him behind first-place Maxime Grousset. The qualifying time was set at 48.34.
Moments after realizing he completed in second place and beat the qualifying time, the French swimmer excitedly slapped the water in celebration. But his exuberance rapidly turned to discomfort as he grabbed his left shoulder.
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Once Fente-Damers made his solution to the rostrum for the ceremony, he was sporting a shoulder sling.
Fente-Damers dislocated his left shoulder, and he was transported to a hospital, in accordance with French outlet L’Equipe.
France’s injured Rafael Fente-Damers is proven sporting a sling. (SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP by way of Getty Images)
Grousset, the first-place finisher, did seem to sign to the medical personnel that Fente-Damers wanted help.
France’s Maxime Grousset, proper, and France’s injured Rafael Fente-Damers wait forward of the rostrum ceremony following the boys’s 100m freestyle remaining through the French swimming championships in Chartres on June 18, 2024. (SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP by way of Getty Images)
Grousset additionally despatched Fente-Damers nicely needs.
“I hope it goes nicely for him as a result of we’re ready for him for the relay,” Grousset said. “He’s a bit loopy, that is why he is good. He’s not afraid of something, and I feel he will progress.”
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The 2024 Paris Olympics open on July 26 and conclude Aug. 11.
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