Have a look at the biography, age and height of Luana Alonso
Luana Alonso has been making waves online ever since she has been removed from Paris Olympics 2024, however, sheโs once again grabbing headlines after she revealed that Neymar is her fan!
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Who is Paraguay swimmer Luana Alonso, biography, age, height, boyfriend, medals and Instagram
For the unversed, the Paraguayan swimmer, Luana Alonso, who was removed from Olympics Village due to creating โinappropriate atmosphere,โ among her teammates, has claimed that the Brazilian professional footballer, Neymar, who is currently rehabbing his ACL injuries has send her a DM.
What Did Luana Alonso Claim?
During a recent interview with a radio show, Alonso, claimed that, โHe [Neymar] send me a DM. Thatโs all I can say,โ while adding that โit was left on the request form.โ
Let us remind you, the departure of the 20-year-old swimmer has ignited a serious debate online, following that, she even announced her retirement from swimming.
About Luana Alonso
Born on March 19, 2004, in Asunciรณn, Luana Alonso, whose full name is Luana Marรญa Alonso Mendez, now a retired swimmer and social media influencer, so far competed in two Olympics, 2020 and 2024.
Born: 19 March 2004 (age 20 years), Asunciรณn, Paraguay
Height: 1.7 m
Weight: 60 kg (132 lb)
Previously, in Tokyo Olympics 2020, Alonso, participated in the womenโs 100 m butterfly event. Additionally, she holds several Paraguayan records in the butterfly discipline.
Growing up in Asunciรณn, Alonso attended Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas, and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. She competed for the SMU Mustangs and Virginia Tech Hokies in NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving.
She is single and unmarried.
Hey Luana Alonso! What is the next plan after the Olympics…. I am very disappointed after hearing your oust from the Olympics. Hope you succeed in life. Love โค pic.twitter.com/6vNKGvqo8V
— Manu (@Saloni_Reports) August 8, 2024
Educational Qualification
Currently, Alonso resides in the U.S., where she trains and studies Political Science at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
Her time in the U.S. has been pivotal for her development as both an athlete and a student, balancing her academic pursuits with rigorous training.
Alonso began swimming at the tender age of 4, quickly standing out due to her dedication and talent, which led her to compete in various local and international events from a young age.
Tattoo
At just 17 years old, Alonso made her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, a significant milestone in her career. To commemorate this achievement, she got a tattoo of the Olympic rings on the back of her leg.
Net Worth
Luana Alonso is a prominent social media influencer, with over 1 million followers on Instagram. Despite announcing her retirement, she has hinted at a possible return to swimming in the future.
As of July 2024, Luana Alonsoโs net worth is estimated at $100,000, earned through competition bonuses and her work as an influencer.