Rafael Fente-Damers booked his ticket to the Paris Video games with a second-placed end within the 100m freestyle remaining on the French Olympic trials on Tuesday however the teenager’s exuberant celebrations got here at a value after he injured his shoulder.
Fente-Damers, who additionally earned a spot on France’s 4x100m relay group after ending behind Maxime Grousset in Chartres, recorded a private better of 48.14 seconds, beating the Olympic qualifying time of 48.34.
Instantly after the race, the 17-year-old excitedly slapped the water earlier than clutching his left shoulder in ache.
He was later pictured on the rostrum together 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 effectively for him as a result of we’re ready for him for the relay,” stated Grousset, who attracted the eye of medical employees after the race and helped Fente-Damers out of the pool.
“He’s a bit loopy, that’s why he’s good. He’s not afraid of something and I believe he’s going to progress.”
Competitors within the pool on the Paris Olympics takes place from July 27-Aug. 4 on the Paris La Protection Area.
