Coach jumps into the pool to rescue US athlete Anita Alvarez after she faints during World Champions

During the world championships in Budapest on Wednesday, June 22, American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez lost consciousness in the pool, creating a dangerous situation, which required her coach Andrea Fuentes to rescue her. Fuentes, a four-time Olympic medallist in synchronised swimming, leaped into the pool when she noticed Alvarez sinking to the bottom after completing


During the world championships in Budapest on Wednesday, June 22, American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez lost consciousness in the pool, creating a dangerous situation, which required her coach Andrea Fuentes to rescue her. Fuentes, a four-time Olympic medallist in synchronised swimming, leaped into the pool when she noticed Alvarez sinking to the bottom after completing her solo free final routine.

Coach dives into pool to save US athlete Anita Alvarez after she fainted during World Championships (photos)

Coach dives into pool to save US athlete Anita Alvarez after she fainted during World Championships (photos)

Alvarez was attended to by medical personnel at the poolside before being taken away on a stretcher.

Coach dives into pool to save US athlete Anita Alvarez after she fainted during World Championships (photos)

This is not the first time Fuentes has had to rescue Alvarez; she previously jumped into the pool during an Olympic qualification event last year and pulled her to safety alongside Alvarez’s swim partner Lindi Schroeder.

Coach dives into pool to save US athlete Anita Alvarez after she fainted during World Championships (photos)

Coach dives into pool to save US athlete Anita Alvarez after she fainted during World Championships (photos)

Fuentes expressed relief that Alvarez is doing much better and assured that she just needs some rest for recovery. She described the incident as a good scare and mentioned that she was concerned when Alvarez stopped breathing, but is now fine.

Coach dives into pool to save US athlete Anita Alvarez after she fainted during World Championships (photos)

In a statement on the U.S. Artistic Swimming Instagram page, Fuentes stated that Alvarez, who is 25 years old, would be evaluated by doctors on Thursday, and a decision would be made regarding her participation in Friday’s team event.

Coach dives into pool to save US athlete Anita Alvarez after she fainted during World Championships (photos)

Coach dives into pool to save US athlete Anita Alvarez after she fainted during World Championships (photos)

 

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