World Aquatics Championship 2022: Anita Alvarez Faints In Pool, Coach Andrea Fuentes Rescues Artistic Swimmer – In Pics

Anita Alvarez fainted in the pool during her solo free final in Budapest and sank to the bottom before her coach Andrea Fuentes dived in to make a dramatic rescue of the 25-year-old. Fuentes dragged an unconscious Alvarez out of the pool in no time and was immediately attended by the doctors. Alvarez was found not breathing caused a massive scare in the venue. However, Alvarez is doing fine.

Updated: 24 Jun 2022 5:54 pm

Anita Alvarez Faints In Pool | Zsolt Szigetvary/MTI via AP

Anita Alvarez of United States, center, is taken from the pool after collapsing during the solo free final of the artistic swimming at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Anita Alvarez Faints In Pool | AP Photo/Anna Szilagyi

Anita Alvarez of United States, center, is taken from the pool after collapsing during the solo free final of the artistic swimming at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Anita Alvarez of United States is taken from the pool after collapsing during the solo free final of the artistic swimming at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Anita Alvarez of United States is carried on stretcher after collapsing during the solo free final of the artistic swimming at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Anita Alvarez of United States competes before collapsing during the solo free final of the artistic swimming at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Alvarez collapsed in the pool during her routine and had to be rescued.

Anita Alvarez of United States competes before collapsing during the solo free final of the artistic swimming at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.