Swimmer stays on starting block after his request for a minute's silence in honour of Barcelona attack victims

This is the incredible moment a swimmer sacrificed World Championship glory to honour the victims of the terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils. Fernando Alvarez, from Cadiz, Spain, had asked organisers of the Masters World Championship to hold a minute's silence, but had his request refused. So when his fellow competitors in the 200-metre breaststroke race jumped into the pool, Mr Alvarez remained on the starting block for 60 seconds. Swimmer stays on starting block after his request for a minute's silence in honour of Barcelona attack victims was refused - and says it was worth losing the World Championship for