Rafael Fente-Damers booked his ticket to the Paris Games with a second-placed finish in the 100m freestyle final at the French Olympic trials on Tuesday but the teenager’s exuberant celebrations came at a cost after he injured his shoulder.
Fente-Damers, who also earned a spot on France’s 4x100m relay team after finishing behind Maxime Grousset in Chartres, recorded a personal best of 48.14 seconds, beating the Olympic qualifying time of 48.34.France’s Maxime Grousset reacts next to France’s Rafael Fente Damers after competing the men’s 100m freestyle final during the French swimming championships.
He was later pictured on the podium with his arm in a sling, with L’Equipe reporting that he had dislocated his shoulder and was taken to hospital. “I hope it goes well for him because we’re waiting for him for the relay,” said Grousset, who attracted the attention of medical staff after the race and helped Fente-Damers out of the pool.France’s injured Rafael Fente Damers looks on as he waits ahead of the podium ceremony following the men’s 100m freestyle final during the French swimming championships.
Competition in the pool at the Paris Olympics takes place from July 27-Aug. 4 at the Paris La Defense Arena.
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