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French Swimmer Injures Shoulder Celebrating Olympic Qualification

Olympic rings to celebrate the IOC official announcement that Paris won the 2024 Olympic bid are seen in front of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero square in Paris

French swimmer Rafael Fente-Damers secured his spot in the upcoming Olympics after finishing second in the 100-meter freestyle final at the French Championships. However, his celebratory moment took a painful turn when he punched the water in delight, only to immediately show signs of regret as he clutched his shoulder in pain. It was later revealed that Fente-Damers had dislocated his shoulder during the celebration.

The race was won by Maxime Grousset with a time of 47.33 seconds, while Fente-Damers clocked in at 48.14 seconds. Grousset expressed concern for his injured compatriot, highlighting Fente-Damers' fearless and determined nature that has contributed to his success in the sport.

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