French swimmer Rafael Fente-Damers was visibly excited when he learned he would represent his home country at this summer's Olympic Games.
But Fente-Damers' excitement ultimately proved costly, as he suffered a shoulder injury while celebrating the milestone. She now has just over a month to recover, but she is still expected to be part of the French 4x100m relay team in Paris.
He earned the highly converted spot by posting the best time of his career at the French Olympic Trials in Chartres.
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Frances Rafael Fente-Damers reacts after dislocating his shoulder following the men's 100m freestyle final during the French swimming championships in Chartres on June 18, 2024, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (SEBASTIEN BOZÓN/AFP via Getty Images)
Fente-Damers' personal best time of 48.14 put him behind first place Maxime Grousset. The qualifying time was set at 48.34.
Moments after realizing he finished second and beat the qualifying time, the French swimmer excitedly hit the water in celebration. But his exuberance quickly turned to discomfort as he clutched his left shoulder.
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Once Fente-Damers took the podium for the ceremony, he was wearing a sling.
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Fente-Damers dislocated his left shoulder and was taken to a hospital, according to French outlet L'Equipe.
The injured Frenchman Rafael Fente-Damers appears with a sling. (SEBASTIEN BOZÓN/AFP via Getty Images)
Grousset, the first-place finisher, appeared to signal to the medical staff that Fente-Damers needed help.
France's Maxime Grousset, right, and the injured Rafael Fente-Damers wait before the podium ceremony after the men's 100m freestyle final during the French swimming championships in Chartres on June 18, 2024. (SEBASTIEN BOZÓN/AFP via Getty Images)
Grousset also sent good wishes to Fente-Damers.
“I hope he does well because we are waiting for him for the relief,” Grousset said. “He's a little crazy, that's why he's good. He's not afraid of anything and I think he's going to progress.”
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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games begin on July 26 and conclude on August 11.
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