Luana Alonso, the talented Paraguayan swimmer, has announced her retirement from the sport at the young age of 20. The announcement came via Instagram, following her participation in the first heat of the 100m women’s butterfly at the Olympic Games.
Alonso, who is also a college student in the US, had recently qualified for the Paris Games, earning widespread congratulations on social media. In her final race, she finished sixth in the 100m butterfly, just 0.24 seconds behind Georgia’s Ana Nizharadze, narrowly missing out on the semi-finals.
“It’s official now! I’m retiring from swimming, thank you all so much for the support! Sorry Paraguay, I only have to thank you!” Alonso wrote in her heartfelt Instagram post. Her announcement was met with an outpouring of support and admiration from fans and fellow athletes alike.
In an emotional interview with Claro Sports after the race, Alonso expressed her feelings about retiring from professional swimming. “I am very emotional because it was my last race. I am retiring from swimming. I have been swimming for so long, 18 years, and I have so many feelings,” she said.
Walter Estigarribia, a producer for Claro Sports, described Alonso as being “in tears” during the interview. “Unfortunately, I made the decision to stop, and I am happy that my last race will be at the Olympic Games,” Alonso added, reflecting on the significance of ending her career on such a prestigious platform.
Alonso’s retirement marks the end of an impressive swimming journey that began at a very young age. Her achievements and dedication to the sport have made her a beloved figure in Paraguay and an inspiration to young athletes worldwide.
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