Anita Alvarez, a female professional swimmer, is gearing up to represent the United States for the third time at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Currently, at 27 years old, she stands 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall and weighs approximately 115 lbs (52 kg). After graduating from Kenmore West Senior High School in 2014, Alvarez dedicated herself to a career in synchronized swimming.
Alvarez first participated in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, securing ninth place in the women's duet competition alongside Mariya Koroleva. Later in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she and her partner Lindi Schroeder finished 13th in the first round and failed to advance to the final round. Now, at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she is going to compete with seven other qualified women: Daniella Ramirez, Megumi Field, Jamie Czarkowski, Jacklyn Luu, Audrey Kwon, Keana Hunter, Ruby Remati, and Calista Liu.
Alvarez has won eight medals, including four from the Pan American Games (one silver, three bronze) and four from the World Championships (one silver, three bronze). In addition to her accomplishments as an athlete, she has also worked as a coach for amateur swimmers in Western New York. While coaching the Walnut Creek Aquanuts, she led the team to the 2019 Junior Olympics in Buffalo, New York.
What is Anita Alvarez’s Nationality?
Anita Alvarez is an American-born athlete who proudly holds American nationality. Her family, including her mother, Karen Brinkman Alvarez, her father, David Alvarez, and her brother, Tommy Alvarez are also American nationals.
Anita Alvarez’s Birthplace
Anita Alvarez was born on December 2, 1996, in Amherst, a suburb of Buffalo in New York.
Anita Alvarez’s Hometown
Anita Alvarez's hometown is Santa Monica, a coastal city in California, located west of downtown Los Angeles. She finished her education at Kenmore West Senior High School, which is one of the two public high schools under the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District situated in Tonawanda, New York, United States.
FAQ's on Nationality of Anita Alvarez
A. Anita Alvarez fainted twice in 2021 at an Olympic qualifying event in Barcelona.
A. Anita Alvarez is 27 years old, as of July 2024.
A. At the Budapest World Aquatics Championships, the Olympian Anita Alvarez finished her routine, fainted, sank, and was rescued by Coach Andrea Fuentes.
A. Anita Alvarez participates in artistic swimming.
