Slovakian swimmer Tamara Potocka is receiving medical treatment after collapsing following her 200m medley heat at La Defense Arena at the Paris Olympics.
Potocka, 21, collapsed by the side of the pool, where she was received immediate medical care including being given oxygen.
The Slovakian team told BBC Sport Potocka is an asthmatic and had an asthma attack.
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Potocka is conscious and was able to communicate with doctors. She has been taken to hospital for further medical supervision.
She finished seventh in her heat and missed out on a place in the semi-final. (BBC)
