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French sports stars killed in Argentina helicopter crash

Two helicopters carrying passengers filming a popular European reality show have crashed in north-west Argentina, killing 10 people, including Olympic gold medal swimmer Camille Muffat, Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine and yachtswoman Florence Arthaud.

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Boyfriend pays tribute to swimmer Camille Muffat

The boyfriend of Olympic gold medallist Camille Muffat has paid tribute to her following the swimmer's death.

William Forgues told French television that 25-year-old Muffat "was very happy" and that it was "100 percent her choice" to be taking part in reality adventure show Dropped.

William Forgues was swimmer Camille Muffat's boyfriend. Credit: Gouhier-Guibbaud-JMP/ABACA/ PA Images

"She was where she wanted to be. And that's life" he added.

Muffat was among the 10 people killed when two helicopters apparently collided in the Argentine province of La Rioja.

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