Slovakian swimmer Tamara Potocka has collapsed suddenly at the 2024 Olympics
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MarcO
August 2, 2024 (8:51)
We witnessed a sad scene this morning, live from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, when a young Slovak athlete experienced a terrible moment.
Following her performance in the 200-meter individual medley event, the young Slovak Tamara Potocka collapsed as she exited the water.
At just 21 years old, she was immediately rushed to the hospital, and there was obviously shock at the Paris pool.
Potocka, who was competing against Canadian Summer McIntosh and finished in 7th place, "fell like a rock," according to reports from the TVA Sports website.
"Quickly, the emergency services took her in, placing her on respiratory assistance and on a stretcher." - TVA Sports
Regarding the health status of young Tamara Potocka, here are the latest developments:
"The latest news on Slovak swimmer Tamara Potocka, who collapsed today at the poolside:
The Slovak Olympic team confirmed to Ben Burrows that the cause of the collapse was an asthma attack.
Since then, she has received oxygen therapy and communicated during the intervention."
- Nicole Auerbach
This seems to be a positive development, but in any case, we send her positive vibes.
It was really frightening to watch, and a terrible way to end this event.
Another wild day in the Olympics took a terrifying turn when Slovakian swimmer Tamara Potocka suddenly collapsed after her swim.
Medics quickly placed an oxygen mask over the face of the young Slovak, who was lying motionless, before carefully loading her onto a stretcher and rushing her out of the La Defense arena as her rival watched on in horror.�
Credit: TVA Sports
Natation olympique: une nageuse s'effondre et est évacuée d'urgence à la piscine
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