Andrea Fuentes in an interview explained how she made the decision to dive into the water and save her athlete.
In a touching confession proceeded the coach of the swimmer who fainted during the final in the free soloAndrea Fuentes explaining how he decided to dive into the water and to save her athlete and emphasizing that “we are not Barbie, but superheroes”.
«It was a train of emotions and decisions. The truth is that I have lived the most intense days of my life and I have become accustomed to the pressure and the great emotions, but that was something like a sum. I will remember these days for the rest of my life“Four-time Olympian- Fuentes said in an interview with the Spanish newspaper”Brand».
As he said, “I know a lot about this sport and I knew I would get there faster. I did not think twice. If I’m good at something, this is swimming. Every second counted and I reacted because I know Anita. I arrived 10 or 15 seconds before the lifeguard. I do not know if anything would have changed so much, but as long as I am in the pool, they are safe. I’m kidding… Two days later all the lifeguards were practicing. They took it very seriously. It is sometimes believed that, since they are top level swimmers, they are not going to drown. We took a lesson».
He noted that “it would be cowardly to sit and watch Anita drown» emphasizing that he had no choice but to act.
«It would be cowardly. Externally the photos are very impressive and I am glad that it is something that inspires people with this action or so that others can save lives. I have practiced first aid many times, just in caseAndrea Fuentes pointed out.
In fact, answering a question about stillness and the fact that the Alvarez was out of breath for two minutesstressed: «Two minutes is serious after a full solo. No one can stand without breathing. You do it quietly in your bed, but not with your heart rate at two hundred beats. I was worried. Her heart never stopped, but there was a moment, a second… and then I applied what I knew by opening her mouth because her jaw was too tight, and I massaged her to relax, talking to her to make her react».
Referring to artistic swimming, pointed out that “we are not Barbie, it is very difficult and we are superheroes. It’s an incredible sport and I like that people realize how it is. I’m angry that, despite so much effort, someone says it ‘s not a sport. If this episode is for the evaluation of the athletes’ effort, for their self-esteem, well».
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