US Synchronised swimmer Anita Alvarez has broken her silence after fainting in the pool, forcing her hero coach to jump in and save her. Alvarez was representing her country at the 2022 World Championships in Budapest when the terrifying incident occurred.
Midway through her routine, the American swimmer lost consciousness, before her coach Andrea Fuentes dived in to save Alvarez’s life. Fortunately the American received medical treatment and was quickly brought back to consciousness.
Now back on the mend, Alvarez has addressed her fans with a positive update via a post on her Instagram story. She wrote: “Thank you everyone, will give a brief update soon. But in the meantime know that I am OK and healthy!
