Paraguayan Swimmer Luana Alonso Retires at 20 After Olympics

Alonso steps away from competitive swimming following her final race in Paris, focusing on studies and sports promotion.

Luana Alonso, a 20-year-old swimmer from Paraguay, announced her retirement after failing to qualify for the semifinals in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Alonso had hinted at her retirement before the Games and confirmed it after her last race in the women's 100m butterfly.
She expressed gratitude to her supporters and apologized to Paraguay in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Alonso plans to continue her education in Political Science and aims to promote sports, potentially as a social media influencer.
Despite her early exit, Alonso had a notable career, including competing in the Tokyo Olympics and setting personal bests in 2023.