U.S. Artistic Swimmer Anita Alvarez nearly drowned in a pool while performing at the FINA World Championships in Budapest.

According to Sky News, this happened in the final of an arbitrary solo.. Alvarez completed the performance program, but could not swim to the surface.

The athlete lost consciousness and plunged to the bottom of the pool. The girl was saved by her coach Andrea Fuentes, who, with the help of another lifeguard, pulled her out of the water..

Anita Alvarez did not breathe for about two minutes, but the doctors were able to help her. Synchronized swimmer escaped consequences and feels well. This is the second such incident for Alvarez after a similar incident last year..

(photo - Sky News).

The American finished in seventh place.. It is worth noting that Ukrainian Marta Fedina won the silver medal..

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Earlier it was reported that the Ukrainian swimmer Romanchuk won the bronze medal of the World Championship with a national record..