BREAKING NEWS: Olympic swimmer collapses and given oxygen before being taken away on a stretcher
Olympic swimmer collapses and given oxygen before being taken away on a stretcher.
After competing in the women’s 200-meter individual medley, Tamara Potocka passed out.
Tamara Potocka, an Olympic swimmer from Slovakia, was taken away on a stretcher and given oxygen after competing in the women’s 200-meter individual medley.
After emerging from the water, the 21-year-old fainted, and medical personnel encircled him at the poolside right away.
Later, Potocka was seen wearing an oxygen mask as she exited the arena and was carried away on a stretcher.
She had placed eighth in the event’s third heat during the morning session at La Defense Arena in Nanterre when the terrifying tragedy occurred.
Potocka was under medical evaluation and conscious, the venue’s media manager stated, as reported by Reuters.
She may or may not have received CPR at this point, as the specifics of the medical care she received are still unknown. Potocka’s legs gave way when she climbed out of the pool and fell to the ground.
The swimmer was only able to sit up straight for a short while before collapsing. It was soon evident that there was a very major problem with the way analysts were communicating their concerns to the audience.
A broadcaster remarked, “This is unprofessional. There are currently 15,000 spectators observing an athlete encircled by medical personnel, and I can promise you that there is complete silence inside.
The athlete is wearing an oxygen mask and is being carried out on a stretcher, and this appears to be a pretty dangerous situation which may lead to a serious injury.
“Given that they are wearing a neck Brace on their neck, I can only assume that someone has suffered a brain injury any time. They aim to render the athlete immobile. We hope that’s the only thing present.”
