Dramatic underwater rescue of unconscious swimmer captured in photographs

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After fainting at the end of her routine, Anita Alvarez sank to the bottom of the pool. Image: Oli Scarff (Getty Images)

Team USA coach Anita Fuentes quickly took action to save Alvarez. Image: Oli Scarff (Getty Images)

Fuentes, fully clothed, reached out to grab the unconscious athlete. Image: Oli Scarff (Getty Images)

Pushing off the bottom of the pool, Fuentes swam Alvarez to safety. Image: Oli Scarff (Getty Images)

Another swimmer came to aid Fuentes once she reached the surface. Image: Oli Scarff (Getty Images)

Fuentes and the other swimmer took Alvarez to the poolside so she could be treated. Image: Oli Scarff (Getty Images)

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