French swimmer books Olympics spot then dislocates shoulder celebrating | Paris Olympic Games 2024
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Raphael Fente-Dammers booked his ticket to the Paris Olympics with second place in the 100m freestyle final at the French Olympic trials on Tuesday, but the teenager’s exuberant celebrations came at a cost as he injured his shoulder.
Fente-Damers, who also earned a place in France’s 4x100m relay after finishing behind Maxime Grousset in Chartres, clocked a personal best of 48.14 seconds, beating the Olympic qualifying time of 48.34.
Immediately after the race, the 17-year-old excitedly splashed the water before clutching his left shoulder in pain. He was later pictured on the podium with his arm in a sling, with L’Equipe reporting that he had dislocated his shoulder and been taken to hospital.
Hello @FFLose ! Rafael Fente-Damers 🏊♂️, pépite de 18 ans, a composté son billet pour le 100 mètres nage libre aux JO (48″14 !), et par la même reason… s’est déboité l’épaule. Oui oui . pic.twitter.com/Ux1feNMx51
— Ronan Caroff (@CaroffRonan) June 18, 2024
“I hope it goes well for him because we’re waiting for him for the relay,” said Grosset, who got the attention of medical staff after the race and helped Fente-Dammers out of the pool. “He’s a little crazy, that’s why he’s good. He is not afraid of anything and I think he will progress.”
The pool competition at the Paris Games takes place from July 27 to August 4 at Paris’ La Défense Arena.
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