Andrea Fuentes prevented a tragedy by reacting very quickly at the World Swimming Championships.
The American coach realized something was wrong when she saw artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez suddenly sink to the bottom of the pool during her free skate on Wednesday.
Fuentes, dressed in Team USA uniform, didn’t hesitate to dive in. She joined Alvarez, and another person came to help her quickly get her out of the pool.
Alvarez, who has competed in the Olympics twice, was unconscious.
It was the best performance of her career, she had just pushed all her limits, and unfortunately she found themjoked Fuentes.
Alvarez, who was immediately treated by doctors, felt much better on Thursday.
Anita has been examined by medical staff and she will continue to be monitored. She feels much better and takes advantage of the day to restsaid the United States Artistic Swimming Federation.
Alvarez finished seventh in the individual final on Wednesday.
As to whether she will swim in the team free program on Friday… It will be up to Anita and the medical staff to decide.clarified USA Artistic Swimming.
Fuentes also indicated that Alvarez was doing better in an Instagram post.
The doctors observed his vital signs and everything is normal: heart rate, oxygen, sugar level, blood pressure, etc. all is correctwrote Fuentes.
We forget that this kind of incident also happens in other sports. The marathon, the cycling, the obstacle course… we’ve all seen images of athletes who fail to make it to the finish line, but are helped by their colleagues. Our sport is like any other, except it takes place in a pool, we push our limits, and sometimes we find them.
Associated Press
Source: Radio-Canada
