Despite Witnessing Fall of USA Gymnastics, Olivia Dunne Gives Bold Start to Competitive Season

It’s time for Olivia Dunne to lay one business aside to focus on another. But considering her presence of mind, she has aligned both for her fans. As the LSU gymnast prepared to bid her goodbyes to the senior year, her last nail to the grave has to be a path-breaking one. So, to perfect her maneuvres, the recent event witnessed the queen in all her glory.

The 21-year-old LSU Tigers’ team gaffer has a comeback strategy up her sleeves. On a mission to cover up for the 2023 NCAA Championship fourth finish, Livvy goes full-throttle on her routine. Missing holidays and family time to focus on her training were a part of her schedule, but some inconveniences disrupted her journey once. Now, keeping everything aside, she’s back at it.

Olivia Dunne stuns on the beam

Set to commence on January 5, the four-month-long 2024 season will draw its curtains on March 23. But the gymnasts can’t access the 2024 season without going through the preview, Gymnastics 101. Held on December 16, Saturday, the event had 50 performances on the list. At the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the 21-year-old kicked off with her flawless floor skill show. But her ‘season greetings’ came with her beauteous beam, according to the Instagram post.

She further shared the post in her Instagram story with the caption, “Back to business”. The picture featured the 21-year-old sitting in a full spit position on the balance beam. Her hand posture simulated a palm sprinkling glitter. The confidence reflecting on her face asserted a stronger comeback. But Livvy’s gymnastic history has some lows as well. And it forced her to step back from the limelight.

Dunne once declined training with USA Gymnastics

Dr. Larry Nassar was once the national team doctor, who was actually a medical professional in disguise. So, naturally, he inflicted harm on several gymnasts, thus disrupting their mental peace. In the Full Send podcast, Olivia Dunne shared her reason of quitting, saying,  “I was in the USA national team. I used to post about gymnastics.”

But when the realization hit, the training centre was already on the verge of dismantling due to the unfavorable environment. So, she took a major step to stop her gymnastics training at the USA Gymnastics. On this, she said, “USA Gymnastics fell apart in a sense while I was in that program.” 

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“It’s such a strange thought to keep pursuing a sport you’ve been doing since the age of 3″, were Livvy’s words when asked for more insights. Owing to the moment when she put her mental health above, Livvy has now gotten better at balancing things.

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