Slovakian swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses on pool deck in Olympic emergency

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Slovakian swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses on pool deck in Olympic emergency

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Tamara Potocka collapsed on the pool deck inside Paris La Défense Arena after her 200m individual medley heat at the

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on Friday night (AEST).

The swimming program was put on hold for several minutes as medical attention was given to the 21-year-old.

Staff rushed to Potocka when she lay motionless on the side of the pool after her race, in which she came seventh.

She was given an oxygen mask and put on a stretcher as the stadium watched on before applauding as she was wheeled out in good care.

The Slovak remained conscious throughout the incident.

Aussie Ella Ramsay was in the same race, finishing third, while superstar gold medallist Kaylee McKeown was in the final heat of the event.

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