Luana Alonso, Paraguayan swimmer, has reportedly expressed a preference for representing the US over her home country, Paraguay.

Luana Alonso swimmer also expressed that she is frustrated due to lack of support from her home country.

After the competition, Luana announced her retirement through an Instagram post but stayed in Paris – wearing her own outfits instead of the official Paraguayan team uniforms.

Paraguayan swimmer checked into a Paris hotel and visited high-end stores and restaurants, sharing pictures online with her 600,000 social media followers.

The Paraguayan team cited Alonso’s "inappropriate behavior" was the reason she got removed from the Olympic village.