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Tamara Potocka Health Update, What Happened to Tamara Potocka?

Tamara Potocká, a 21-year-old Slovak swimmer, collapsed after her 200m individual medley heat at the 2024 Olympics due to an asthma attack but is now stable after receiving medical attention.

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Updated Aug 03, 2024

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Tamara Potocka Health Update, What Happened to Tamara Potocka?

Tamara Potocka Health Update

Tamara Potocka, a 21-year-old Slovakian swimmer, collapsed poolside at the La Defense Arena during the 2024 Olympics after finishing seventh in her 200m individual medley heat. Concerned medics rushed to her aid and provided oxygen as she was treated for an asthma attack. Slovakia's team leader, Ivana Langa, explained that Potocka experienced a combination of nervous and physical stress, and she did not have her inhaler available at the time.

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After receiving the necessary medication, Potocka's condition stabilized, and she is being closely monitored by medical staff. The incident led to the suspension of the next heat as swimmers returned to their seats while Potocka was treated. Despite her effort, Potocka's time of 2:14:20 in the heat was not enough to advance to the semi-finals. She is one of two Slovakian swimmers competing in Paris, alongside Matej Dusa. (Source: thesun)

What Happened to Tamara Potocka?

Tamara Potocka, a 21-year-old Slovakian swimmer, collapsed after finishing seventh in her 200m individual medley heat at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She experienced an asthma attack and did not have her inhaler nearby.

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Medical staff quickly attended to her, providing oxygen and transporting her on a stretcher from the arena. The Slovakian Olympic team later confirmed her condition stabilized after receiving treatment. Potocka's performance time of 2:14.20 was not enough to qualify for the semi-finals, and she remained under medical supervision for several hours following the incident. ( Source:dailymail)

Who is Tamara Potocka?

Tamara Potocká is a Slovak swimmer known for her participation in various swimming competitions. She competed in the women's 50-metre butterfly event at the 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships in Hangzhou, China.

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On August 2, 2024, during the Paris Olympics, she collapsed poolside after finishing a qualifying heat of the women's 200-metre individual medley. Medical staff attended to her, and she was conscious when carried away on a stretcher. Despite the incident, she has shown promise in her swimming career.

Name Tamara Potocká
Nationality Slovak
Born 15 August 2002 (age 21)
Sport Swimming

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Tamara Potocka Age

Tamara Potocká was born on August 15, 2002, making her 21 years old as of now. She is a Slovak swimmer known for her participation in various swimming competitions.

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