Olympic swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses poolside after women's 200-meter race

Slovakia swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside Friday morning after a qualifying heat of the women's 200-meter individual medley at the Paris Olympics. She was given first aid and then carried off on a stretcher.

Potocka, 21, was seen wearing an oxygen mask as she was taken away for medical attention. Medical personal at the pool said she was conscious.

The Slovakian team told BBC Sport that Potocka is an asthmatic and had an asthma attack.