Alonso has competed in the women’s 100m butterfly at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She competed in the same event at the Paris Olympics 2024 but failed to qualify for the semifinals. The 20-year-old finished sixth in heat 1 of the competition, clocking a time of 1:03.09.

Following her exit, it was reported that the swimmer had been kicked out of the Olympic Village for making her teammates uncomfortable. Paraguay Olympic Committee’s boss Larissa Schaerer said (via Independent):

More about Luana Alonso

Luana Alonso was born in Asuncion, Paraguay on March 19, 2004. With a height of 170 cm and weight of 60 Kg, she competes in the 50m, 100m, and 200m butterfly events.

Alonso is currently pursuing her studies in the United States and is part of the swimming and diving team of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She has spent a semester at the Virginia Tech University as well. Alonso previously competed in the NCAA D1 Championships and earned All-Conference Honors in six events. She holds several Paraguayan records in the women’s category, including 50m backstroke, 50m butterfly, and 100m butterfly.

Luana Alonso allegedly wanted to compete for the USA at the Paris Olympics

Although it is unlikely that the 20-year-old would have made the U.S. team in the 100m butterfly with the time she posted at the Olympics, Luana Alonso reportedly wanted to represent the USA at the Paris Olympics 2024. According to Paraguayan news outlet HOY, during a live video on social media, Alonso said she wanted to represent the USA.