US Artistic Swimmer, Who Fainted In Solo Event, Forced Out Of Team

"That was a decision FINA had made," said Selina Shah, US artistic swimming's team doctor, making clear she disagreed.

US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez, who was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool after fainting in her solo routine, was omitted from the team event on Friday at the request of governing body FINA.

"That was a decision FINA had made," said Selina Shah, US artistic swimming's team doctor, making clear she disagreed.

"In my opinion she could have competed, I am very confident," Shah said.

Shah was involved in an examination on Friday morning.