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Retired 20-Year-Old Paraguayan Swimmer Luana Alonso Expelled from Olympic Village for Inappropriate Behavior

Aug 5, 2024, 05:39 PM

Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso has been expelled from the Olympic Village in Paris due to inappropriate behavior, as confirmed by the Paraguayan Olympic Committee. The 20-year-old athlete, who retired after failing to advance in the women’s 100m butterfly semifinals, was reportedly creating an 'inappropriate environment' and distracting her teammates. Specific incidents mentioned include sneaking out to Disneyland and wearing inappropriate outfits. Alonso's actions led to her removal from the athletes' village, with the delegation citing the need to maintain a conducive environment for the team.