Luana Alonso : In an unexpected turn of events at the Paris Olympics 2024, Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso was asked to leave the Olympic Village, sparking widespread speculation and intrigue. The 20-year-old, who holds Paraguayan records in the 50m, 100m, and 200m Butterfly events, failed to qualify for the semi-finals in her event, finishing sixth in the butterfly heats with a time of 1:03.09—three seconds slower than her personal best.Luana Alonso
Following her performance, Alonso announced her retirement from competitive swimming, expressing gratitude for the sport’s impact on her life. In an emotional post, she wrote: “Swimming: thank you for allowing me to dream, you taught me to fight, to try, perseverance, sacrifice, discipline, and many more. I gave you part of my life, and I don’t change it for anything in the world because I lived the best experiences of my life.”
However, the swimmer’s departure from the Olympic Village has become a focal point of controversy. Team Paraguay’s general manager, Larissa Schaerer, issued a statement indicating that Alonso’s presence had created an “inappropriate atmosphere” within the team, prompting her removal. Schaerer emphasized that Alonso left of her own free will and did not spend the night in the Village, but provided no further details on the nature of the alleged inappropriate behavior. Luana Alonso
Luana Alonso
Alonso, currently studying at Dallas University in Texas, returned to the United States and took to Instagram to clarify her position. She strongly denied the allegations, stating, “I just wanted to clarify that I was never kicked out or expelled from anywhere, please stop spreading false information.” She added, “I don’t want to make any statement but I’m not going to let lies affect me either,” alongside a photo of herself enjoying a drink. Luana Alonso
The incident has left many questions unanswered, with Alonso’s departure overshadowing her retirement and leaving fans and followers curious about the true circumstances. As the Games continue, the focus remains on the athletes and their performances, but the mystery surrounding Alonso’s exit lingers.
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