Luana Alonso Height, Age, Boyfriend, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Luana María Alonso Méndez
Nickname	Lua
Other Name	Luana Alonso Mendez
Profession	Swimmer
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight (approx.)	60 Kg (132 lbs)
Eye Colour	Hazel Green
Hair Colour	Extra Light Beige Blonde
Swimming
International Debut	Tokyo Olympics (2020)
Strokes	Butterfly
Club	Club Benjamin Hockin
Coach(es)/Mentor(s)	• Benjamin Hockin • José Lobo
Medal(s)	Gold • 2019: 100m Butterfly at South American Junior Swimming Championship in Chile • 2021: 50m Women Backstroke at Paraguay Junior National Championships in Paraguay • 2021: 100m Women Backstroke at National Championships #2, International Open in Paraguay • 2021: 100m Women Freestyle at National Championships #2, International Open in Paraguay • 2022: 100m Butterfly at South American Youth Games in Rosario, Argentina • 2024: 400m Women Freestyle at Campeonato 1ra ETAPA 2024 in Paraguay • 2024: 800m Women Freestyle at Campeonato 1ra ETAPA 2024 in Paraguay • 2024: 50m Women Butterfly at PAR Championships 2024 in Paraguay • 2024: 200m Women Butterfly at Grand Prix SYC 2024 in Paraguay Silver • 2021: 50m Women Freestyle at Paraguay Junior National Championships in Paraguay • 2022: 50m Butterfly at South American Youth Games in Rosario, Argentina • 2022: 200m Butterfly at South American Youth Games in Rosario, Argentina • 2022: 100m Butterfly at Bolivarian Games in Valledupar, Colombia • 2024: 50m Women Butterfly at Grand Prix SYC 2024 in Paraguay • 2024: 100m Women Butterfly at Grand Prix SYC 2024 in Paraguay • 2024: 200m Women Medley at Grand Prix SYC 2024 in Paraguay • 2024: 4x100m Women Freestyle Relay at Campeonato 1ra ETAPA 2024 in Paraguay • 2024: 100m Women Butterfly at PAR Championships in Paraguay • 2024: 200m Women Medley at Grand Prix SYC 2024 in Paraguay
Personal Life
Date of Birth	19 March 2004 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)	20 Years
Birthplace	Asunción, Paraguay
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Paraguayan
Hometown	Asunción, Paraguay
College/University	• Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, U.S. • Southern Methodist University, Dallas
Educational Qualifications	• A degree in Business Administration and Management from Virginia Tech • A degree in Political Science from Southern Methodist University
Religion	Christianity
Hobbies	Reading, Running, Travelling
Tattoo	Above Right Thigh: Olympic Rings
Controversy	Accused of Inappropriate behaviour in 2024 Paris Olympics In 2024, she was expelled from 2024 Summer Olympic Games for creating an inappropriate atmosphere. According to sources, she sneaked out of the Olympic Games athlete's village to visit Disneyland Paris instead of supporting her team members which eventually led to her expulsion. The head of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee stated that her presence was creating an inappropriate atmosphere within Team Paraguay and requested Luana's departure from the team. Later, Luana stated that she was never expelled from anywhere and said to refrain from spreading wrong information. [1]theweek.in
Social Media	• Instagram • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Mercedes-Benz

Some Lesser Known Facts About Luana Alonso

• At the age of four, she started swimming and started participating in competitions at the age of six.

• Her father inspired her to become a swimmer.

• In 2020, she finished 28th in her event at the Tokyo Olympics.

• In 2021, she injured her shoulder which affected her sporting career for one year.

• She was the finalist in four individual swimming events at the 2022 South American Swimming Championships such as eighth place in 50m Backstroke, sixth place in 50m butterfly, fourth place in 100m butterfly, and fourth place in 200m butterfly.

• In 2023, she reached her personal best in the 100m butterfly event by breaking the one-minute barrier with a time of 59.88 seconds during a competition in Westmont, California.

• Before participating in the 2024 Olympic Games, she stated in a live session on Instagram that she wanted to represent the United States in the swimming competition over Paraguay.

•  After she failed to qualify for the women’s 100m butterfly semifinals by 0.24 seconds at the 2024 Summer Olympics, she announced on her Instagram handle that she would take retirement from swimming competitions.
  

  Luana Alonso at the 2024 Summer Olympics

• Thereafter, she stated that she wanted to become a minister of sport and help athletes in sports development in Paraguay.

• She is an avid lover of animals.
  

  Luana Alonso with a camel

• She maintains her fitness by working out at the gym.
  

  Luana Alonso at the gym

• She drinks alcohol occasionally.
  

  Luana Alonso holding a glass of alcohol