The coach who pulled Anita Alvarez from the water after she fainted in the pool on Wednesday has said the swimmer will "almost certainly" continue competing at the World Aquatics Championships.
Alvarez, 25, is representing the United States in Budapest, Hungary, but fell unconscious straight after completing her artistic routine in the solo free final. Former synchronised competitors Andrew Fuentes leapt into action and saved her charge's life after she had sunk to the bottom of the pool.
Medics helped resuscitate Alvarez at the side of the pool following Fuentes' intervention. A statement from the US Artistic Swimming team said she would be assessed on Thursday before a decision is made on her involvement in Friday's schedule, though Fuentes seemed sure she would be available.
