Paris Olympics swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses by pool in medical emergency as race is suspended

THE fourth women’s 200m individual medley heat was briefly delayed after Slovak swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed at the side of the pool.

Medics rushed to the scene as the 21-year-old made her way poolside after finishing seventh.

EurosportMedics rushed to the scene after Tamara Potocka collapsed[/caption] APMedics rushed to help Potocka and carried her off on a stretcher[/caption]

She collapsed as she got out of the water and immediately received treatment from staff.