French Trials: Rafael Fente Damers Dislocates Shoulder After 100 Free Qualification
Rafael Fente Damers dislocated his shoulder after celebrating his qualification for Paris 2024 at the French trials in Chartres.
The 17-year-old came second behind Maxime Grousset in the 100 free in an age group record of 48.14 and punched the water in delight.
However, immediately following his celebrations, Fente Damers clutched his left shoulder and appeared in pain.
He was later pictured on the podium with his arm in a sling with the French Federation confirming he had indeed dislocated his shoulder although the prognosis was good.
Grousset won the race in a PB of 47.33 with Florent Manaudou not appearing in the final after delivering a 47.90 lifetime best in prelims.
Reuters reported Grousset as saying: “I hope it goes well for him because we’re waiting for him for the relay.
“He’s a bit crazy, that’s why he’s good. He’s not afraid of anything and I think he’s going to progress.”