Anita Alvarez, the talented Olympic artistic swimmer, has transitioned into a new chapter by enlisting in the Air Force while preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics. After surviving a near-drowning incident at the 2022 FINA World Championships, Alvarez has become even more dedicated to her sport. She graduated from basic training in January and is now part of the World Class Athlete Program, allowing her to balance her military service with her passion for swimming. Alvarez sees this opportunity as a way to inspire others and navigate her future post-athletics.
"Being able to wear two uniforms and get to prepare full time for the next Olympics while also representing the US Air Force just seemed like something I couldn't pass up."
"[The incident] blew up way more than I ever thought. But learning how those photos inspired people changed the way I looked at it."
"A lot of athletes struggle with the question of 'what's next?' when they think about the end of their career and try to figure out what they want to do in the real world."
"It's a very cool opportunity," said Alvarez about joining the World Class Athlete Program.
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