Andrea Fuentes reaches out to grab an unconscious Anita Alvarez. Photo: AFP
Andrea Fuentes reaches out to grab an unconscious Anita Alvarez. Photo: AFP

US swimmer Anita Alvarez rescued from World Championship pool after fainting

  • The USA artistic team released a statement on social media saying Alvarez had fainted due to the effort expended during the routine
  • ‘It was very intense,’ head coach Andrea Fuentes said. ‘I think she was at least two minutes without breathing’

Andrea Fuentes reaches out to grab an unconscious Anita Alvarez. Photo: AFP
Andrea Fuentes reaches out to grab an unconscious Anita Alvarez. Photo: AFP
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