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U.S. swimmer Alvarez saved from drowning by coach

Anita Alvarez of the U.S. receives medical attention during the women's solo free final.  [Reuters]

American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was in danger of drowning after losing consciousness in the pool at the world championships in Budapest on Wednesday before being rescued by her coach Andrea Fuentes.

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