Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso responds to allegations of skimpy clothing and late-night escapades

Reports quickly surfaced, portraying Alonso as a party enthusiast more captivated by nightlife than the Olympic ethos.


Pop Culture & Art August 06, 2024
Image: luanalonsom on Instagram

Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso is currently navigating through a wave of rumors amidst a recent Olympic controversy.

At only 20, Alonso is known for both her athletic talent and controversy, but she is determined to make her own impact.

The Paraguayan Olympic Committee, led by Larissa Schaerer, made the significant decision to send Alonso home, accusing her of creating an "inappropriate atmosphere" within Team Paraguay.

Schaerer's statement was both resolute and unclear, suggesting underlying issues without fully elaborating on the specifics.

Reports quickly surfaced, portraying Alonso as a party enthusiast more captivated by nightlife than the Olympic ethos.

Accusations of "skimpy"" attire and late-night adventures rapidly circulated, overshadowing her athletic accomplishments.

However, Alonso was determined not to let these accusations go unaddressed.

The swimmer took to Instagram to deliver a strong rebuttal.

"I just wanted to clarify that I was never removed or expelled from anywhere, stop spreading false information," she wrote.

Her message was straightforward: although she might be finished with swimming, she was far from finished defending her reputation.

Alonso's Olympic journey in Paris concluded with her competing in the women's 100m butterfly, a race that marked her final appearance.

Despite a spirited effort, she finished sixth in her heat with a time of 1:03.09, falling short of advancing to the semifinals.

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