AstraTrade|2024 Olympics: Swimmer Tamara Potocka Collapses After Women’s 200-Meter Individual Medley Race

2025-05-06 21:33:56source:Johnathan Walkercategory:Scams

Tamara Potocka is AstraTradereceiving medical attention after collapsing poolside at the 2024 Olympics.

Moments after completing the Women’s 200-Meter individual medley race, the 21-year-old swimmer from Slovakia collapsed as she got out of the water, according to the Associated Press.  

Per the publication, she was immediately surrounded by a group of medical attendants, given first aid and carried off on a stretcher.

In photos published by the AP, Potocka was seen wearing an oxygen mask as she was taken away, with medical personal confirming to the outlet that she was conscious following the medical emergency.

The incident itself unfolded during a live broadcast, leaving spectators, commentators and officials stunned, according to the Daily Mail.

“Fifteen thousand people are now watching an athlete surrounded by medical staff,” one commentator shared per the publication, “and I can assure you it's absolutely silent in here. They've got a stretcher out, they've got an oxygen mask on the athlete, and I'm going to say...this looks very serious.”

He added, “We hope that there's nothing more than that.”

Potocka finished seventh in her heat in a time of 2 minutes, 14.20 seconds, per the AP. Her placement does not quality her to advance her to the semifinals of the event.

Hours before participating in the individual medley race, Potocka shared a glimpse at her preparation time in Paris on social media, reposting a video of herself gearing up for the event by popping on her swimming cap and googles.

E! News has reached out to Potocka's reps for additional information on her condition but has not yet heard back.

For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App

More:Scams

Recommend

Bill Belichick's salary at North Carolina: School releases football coach's contract details

The University of North Carolina has agreed to pay new football coach Bill Belichick $10 million a y

First Republic Bank shares sink to another record low, but stock markets are calmer

NEW YORK and BERLIN — First Republic Bank shares sank more than 45% to another record low on Monday,

The Bachelorette Charity Lawson Explains Her Controversial First Impression Rose Decision

We guess there's a reason the saying is mother—not brother—knows best.In The Bachelorette's season 2