Slovakian Olympian Tamara Potocka collapses at suddenly during her swim meet

"Tamara has asthma," Slovakia's team leader, Ivana Lange, said in a statement. "This whole combination of nervous and physical tension while she did not have her inhaler immediately available to use contributed to the creation of this problem.

"She received oxygen and necessary medication; her condition is constantly monitored. A few minutes ago, the doctor told me that she must be monitored for several more hours."

Swimmer Tamara Potocka was seen sitting poolside for a few seconds in clear distress, even as swimmers lined up for the next heat.

Organisers realised something was wrong and postponed the next swim as medical staff descended on the scene.

The Slovakian Olympic team has confirmed to
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that the cause of the collapse was an asthma attack. She has since been given oxygen therapy and during the procedure has communicated.