Olympian Recovers After Near-Death

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Olympian Who Nearly Drowned During Competition Is Thriving Now, with a New Chapter as Air Force Recruit (Exclusive)

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Anita Alvarez sunk to the bottom of a pool at the 2022 FINA World Championships and almost died.

"I remember suddenly beginning to see light through my eyes," she says of her near-death experience, "just as they were starting to put an oxygen mask on me" Now, Alvarez has resumed competing as an artistic swimmer on Team USA , and even helped her team win a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics .

Alvarez has since pivoted back to practicing for the 2025 world championships in Singapore in July .

She dreams of another moment on the podium — and is plotting her Air Force career.

“I have aspirations to continue serving after [ 2028 ]. But right now the passion for my sport is still there. I’d do it forever if I could,” she says.

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