Making her first appearance on the mat after the months-long break, Olivia Dunne shone brightly in the season-opening game against Ohio State University on Friday night. Livvy starred in the floor category despite making its last appearance in 2022. As the competition progressed, the LSU Tigers’ were unmatched in all departments and eventually secured a dominant victory. It’s a great start for LSU at the 2024 NCAA Gymnastics Championships, and the victory has sparked celebrations in the camp. Making a statement in the opening game, Olivia Dunne jumped into celebrations with a trendy TikTok. OLIVIA DUNNE PICKS NEW TREND TO CELEBRATE VICTORY In her latest TikTok video, Olivia Dunne combined with teammate and ‘best friend’ Anna Frey to celebrate the victory against Ohio State University. The star duo competes on the trendy song ‘That’s My Best Friend‘ [https://www.tiktok.com/@livvy/video/7320754892232985887] with blazing moves from both. Livvy is the first to jump in with her swash-buckling moves as Anna holds the camera focused on the 21-year-old. “Can I get a geaux tigers?! “, she captioned the breathtaking video. Olivia Dunne [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Olivia-Dunne-fb--7.jpg] As Livvy completes her quota of 3 dance moves, she takes the camera to throw Anna under the limelight. The LSU gymnast then repeats the moves Livvy did, and the winner is left for fans to decide. It looked like Livvy’s performance was more entertaining, however Anna’s was equally enjoyable. As fans decide who is the better dancer, LSU Tigresses celebrate their dominant victory against Ohio State University. LSU TIGERS CLINCH SEASON-OPENING VICTORY Olivia looks to settle last year’s ‘business’ this time around [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-gymnastics-news-business-to-be-stood-on-olivia-dunne-issues-candid-warning-for-lsu-rivals-in-latest-update/], after LSU’s exhilarating show yesterday inside the PMAC. The No. 3 ranked team defeated Ohio State by a score of 196.975 – 196.775. Amari Drayton emerged as the star of the game, posting an impressive 9.925 in her first collegiate appearance. The other top performers included KJ Johnson, Savannah Schoenherr, Alexis Jeffrey, and of course, the undisputed LSU queen, Olivia Dunne. READ MORE: NEARLY AN YEAR AFTER BEING MOBBED, OLIVIA DUNNE CONQUERS PAST FEARS WITH LSU NCAA 2024 SEASON DEBUT [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-gymnastics-news-nearly-an-year-after-being-mobbed-olivia-dunne-conquers-past-fears-with-lsu-ncaa-twenty-twenty-four-season-debut/] Livvy competed on the floor and posted a brilliant score of 9.875. The LSU floor squad was led by senior Sierra Ballard, who topped with a scintillating 9.90 routine. Tigers are now scheduled to take on Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad Meet on 13th January and would hope to replicate yesterday’s dominance. Pays the Heavy Price [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-struggling-with-intense-training-americas-crush-olivia-dunne-pays-the-heavy-price/] 

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What comes to mind when we say <em>'Gymnastics'</em>? Many often consider it a singular discipline that includes several types of apparatus. That's what a majority of us are privy to, right? However, the sport is much more than what we've noticed at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, or any of the modern Summer Games before that. We know so much about some of our favorite gymnasts, but let's take a look at what the sport truly is.
<h2><strong>What is gymnastics? An introduction to the sport</strong></h2>
Every sport focuses on a certain attribute. However, <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/gymnastics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gymnastics</a> includes physical exercises that require flexibility, coordination, balance, artistry, agility, endurance, and strength. The outcome? A culmination of all of these elements across several apparatuses. At the Paris Olympics, we saw both men and women gymnasts perform across 4 or more events which was a thrilling show of skills. But what if we told you that when the sport emerged in ancient Greece for a completely different reason?

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Ancient Greeks required these particular skills to perform at the circus and oddly enough, mount and dismount a horse. And that's how gymnastics was born. But before we move any further, let's take a look at what the term truly means. Derived from the common Greek adjective <em>'gymnos,' </em>it means to exercise naked. Why? The answer is far more simple than you'd expect. Athletes used to train in gymnasiums, you guessed it, completely unclothed.
<h2>History of the sport</h2>
However, the sport included a lot more than it does now. Running, weight lifting, swimming, and tumbling floor exercises were all initially considered to be an extension of gymnastics. That's what many witnessed during the ancient Olympic Games before they came to a screeching halt in 393 BCE. However, as we know, each of these eventually became a sport by itself. Only 2 events from the ancient world have made it into the modern events - a primitive form of vaulting and tumbling.

However after the Greek civilization dissolved, the Romans converted gymnastics into a formal sport. They viewed the activity as a way of increasing their efficiency, which would later help them whenever they went to war. A 15th-century depiction of modern vaulting shows three men jumping over a charging bull. Egypt also has several hieroglyphics showcasing individuals performing a variety of acrobatics moves. During the Han dynasty, many performers often practiced <em>juedixi</em>, a predecessor of the sport which included wrestling, tumbling, and dance.

Charles Beck introduced the sport as an educational program in Northampton Maine in 1825, and in Harvard a year later. However, in 1879, Yale was the first to have a team that competed in the sport. But collegiate gymnastics didn't come into the picture until 1897. The first meeting was held at the University of Chicago. On the other hand, women's gymnastics didn't develop until later. By 1982, women's college gymnastics was officially a part of the program. Since then, women have become a more prominent figure in the sport.
<h2><strong>What are the types of Gymnastics?</strong></h2>
The type of gymnastics that many are used to is called <em>Artistic Gymnastics. </em>It also happens to be the most popular type at the Olympics, consisting of 30-90-second routines. This is further divided into two categories. Men's gymnastics uses apparatuses and techniques that rely more on strength. The still rings, parallel bars, pommel horse, and high bars are some of the prominently featured events. However, WAG focuses on flexibility, strength, and form - heavily focusing on balance beams, floor exercises, and uneven bars.

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<em>Rhythmic Gymnastics</em> is specifically a women-centric category only, it particularly showcases flexibility via graceful movements. The gymnasts use elements like ropes, hoops, ribbons, and balls. It is further categorized into team and individual events - incorporating elements like apparatus manipulation, ballet and dance to display hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and endurance.

A gymnast at the University of Iowa, George Nissen created a trampoline prototype in 1934. However, he didn't design the first modern trampoline until 1936. Since then trampoline training has always been a part of the gymnastics program. But in 1967, it was recognized as a sport in the U.S.  - <em>Trampoline Gymnastics (TRG)</em>. It involves fast-moving routines with somersaults, high-flying maneuvers, and twists. The event is divided into double-mini, individual, and synchronized events.

What happens when you combine certain elements of artistic gymnastics and TRG? You get <em>Power Tumbling</em>. With eight skills to display, it involves coordination, spatial awareness, and strength to make two passes on a 25-meter track. Lastly, we have <em>Acrobatic Gymnastics. </em>While many are enthralled by the artistic category, this is considered to be one of the most striking displays of skills in the sport. While no equipment is used, there are three types of acrobatic moves - dynamic routines, balanced routines, and a combined routine with both elements.
<h2><strong>Major rules and regulations of the sport</strong></h2>
While each type of sport has its own set of rules and scoring system, we will be focusing on artistic gymnastics here.

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Rules:</span>
<ul>
 	<li>When it comes to time constraints, this applies to only three events - Women's balance beam and floor exercises (men's and women's.) If they exceed the limit, the gymnasts are given a penalty of <strong>0.1</strong>.</li>
 	<li>Only one of the events includes music - the women's floor exercise. However, they are scored on composition, the music choice, and their approach to artistry.</li>
 	<li>If a female gymnast has participated in artistic gymnastics, she will not be eligible for rhythmic gymnastics.</li>
 	<li>When contesting at an international competition, the gymnasts must be on the same level for every event they enter.</li>
 	<li>For an athlete's competitive capacity levels, the coach will always be the one to make the final call.</li>
</ul>
<span style="text-decoration: underline">Scoring:</span>
<ul>
 	<li>This is solely based on two factors - execution and difficulty.</li>
 	<li>The execution score is a 10.0 system. While judges start at the same score initially, they eventually reduce points as and when faults are made.</li>
 	<li>What would count as a mistake or a fault? Unstable landings missed handstands, or a dreaded fall from the apparatus - many have reduced a whole point if the latter happens.</li>
 	<li>When it comes to difficulty, it's the other way around. Judges start from 0 and move their way up as per the routine. This is further broken down into 3 categories.</li>
 	<li>Based on the difficulty of the elements, a gymnast will be awarded anywhere between a 0.1 in the A-range to 1.0 in the J-range.</li>
 	<li>If the routine consists of a number of the 4 composition requirements, they will receive a point between 0.5-2.0 for each of them.</li>
 	<li>Lastly, each routine has a credit for 10 of the most difficult elements in men's gymnastics, and 8 in women's gymnastics.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Who are the greatest gymnasts of all time?</strong></h2>
You might be familiar with Simone Biles, and yes, she is considered as the G.O.A.T. However, we will be looking at a few prominent names that left an indelible mark on the sport.
<ul>
 	<li>Ludmilla Tourischeva</li>
</ul>
With a total of 9 Olympic medals - 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze, Turischeva is considered to be one of the greatest Soviet female gymnasts ever alongside Larisa Latynina. The gymnast has contested in 3 Summer Games in 1968, 1972, and 1976, winning the all-around team finals in every single one of them. However, she only has 1 individual all-around gold to her name from her second Olympic berth. The gymnast has also contested in the 1970 and 1974 World Championships, the 1973 European Championships, and the first World Cup in 1975 - winning all five individual events.
<ul>
 	<li>Olga Korbut</li>
</ul>
The then 17-year-old made her debut on the world's biggest stage at the 1972 Summer Games, dazzling the world with her Korbut and backflip on the beam - something that many women still attempt in gymnastics today. She walked away with three gold medals in team competitions, balance beam, and floor exercise. The gymnast also nabbed a silver in the uneven bars. Most known for her prowess on the balance beam and uneven bars, she walked into her second and last Olympics as the favorite in 1976. However, due to an injury, she could only muster up an individual silver medal on the beam and a team gold. Who bested her?
<ul>
 	<li>Nadia Comaneci</li>
</ul>
Comaneci's legacy goes beyond just being the first woman to score a <strong>10.0</strong> on the uneven bars at the Summer Games. But this wasn't the only thing she did during her debut. She walked away with 5 Olympic medals - 3 golds in individual all-around, uneven bars, and the balance beams. 1 silver in the team all-around, and 1 bronze in floor exercise. During her second and last appearance at the summer games in 1980, she won 2 golds in the floor exercise and balance beam, and 2 silvers in the team and individual all-around. She also has two elements named after her, one of which is a straddled front salto on the uneven bars that is still valued as an E today.

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<ul>
 	<li>Nastia Liukin</li>
</ul>
After Comaneci, 41 women achieved perfect scores before the FIG changed the scoring system in 2006 - it would now be an open-ended code of points. The then 19-year-old Liukin was the first woman to win in the open-ended era. Even though an array of injuries eluded the prodigy, she became the third U.S. woman to win the Olympic all-around gold at the 2008 Summer Games. The gymnast added 3 more silvers to her tally in the team all-around, balance beam, and uneven bars. She also nabbed a bronze in floor exercises.
<ul>
 	<li>Simone Biles</li>
</ul>
What could we say about Simone Biles that hasn't been said before? Leading up to her debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the gymnast has asserted her dominance at the World Championships from 2013-2015. However, she completed her first berth at the Summer Games with 5 Olympic medals - 4 golds and 1 bronze. She was back for her second berth in 2021. However, after snagging a bronze in the balance beam, she stepped away from the competition due to a debilitating case of the <em>'twisties.' </em>But she came back stronger than ever <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-gymnastics-news-simone-biles-historic-paris-olympic-gold-and-other-gymnastics-records-shattered-at-twenty-twenty-four-paris-olympics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">at the recently concluded Paris Olympics</a>. After claiming 4 more Olympic medals to her name - 3 golds and 1 silver, she is now an 11x Olympic medalist.
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What comes to mind when we say &#8216;Gymnastics&#8217;? Many often consider it a singular discipline that includes several types of apparatus. That&#8217;s what a majority of us are privy to, right? However, the sport is much more than what we&#8217;ve noticed at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, or any of the modern Summer Games before that. We know so much about some of our favorite gymnasts, but let&#8217;s take a look at what the sport truly is. What is gymnastics? An introduction to the sport Every sport focuses on a certain attribute. However, gymnastics includes physical exercises that require flexibility, coordination, balance, artistry, agility, endurance, and strength. The outcome? A culmination of all of these elements across several apparatuses. At the Paris Olympics, we saw both men and women gymnasts perform across 4 or more events which was a thrilling show of skills. But what if we told you that when the sport emerged in ancient Greece for a completely different reason? Paris 2024 Olympics &#8211; Rhythmic Gymnastics &#8211; Group All-Around Final &#8211; Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France &#8211; August 10, 2024. Team Italy perform with hoops. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay Ancient Greeks required these particular skills to perform at the circus and oddly enough, mount and dismount a horse. And that&#8217;s how gymnastics was born. But before we move any further, let&#8217;s take a look at what the term truly means. Derived from the common Greek adjective &#8216;gymnos,&#8217; it means to exercise naked. Why? The answer is far more simple than you&#8217;d expect. Athletes used to train in gymnasiums, you guessed it, completely unclothed. History of the sport However, the sport included a lot more than it does now. Running, weight lifting, swimming, and tumbling floor exercises were all initially considered to be an extension of gymnastics. That&#8217;s what many witnessed during the ancient Olympic Games before they came to a screeching halt in 393 BCE. However, as we know, each of these eventually became a sport by itself. Only 2 events from the ancient world have made it into the modern events &#8211; a primitive form of vaulting and tumbling. However after the Greek civilization dissolved, the Romans converted gymnastics into a formal sport. They viewed the activity as a way of increasing their efficiency, which would later help them whenever they went to war. A 15th-century depiction of modern vaulting shows three men jumping over a charging bull. Egypt also has several hieroglyphics showcasing individuals performing a variety of acrobatics moves. During the Han dynasty, many performers often practiced juedixi, a predecessor of the sport which included wrestling, tumbling, and dance. Charles Beck introduced the sport as an educational program in Northampton Maine in 1825, and in Harvard a year later. However, in 1879, Yale was the first to have a team that competed in the sport. But collegiate gymnastics didn&#8217;t come into the picture until 1897. The first meeting was held at the University of Chicago. On the other hand, women&#8217;s gymnastics didn&#8217;t develop until later. By 1982, women&#8217;s college gymnastics was officially a part of the program. Since then, women have become a more prominent figure in the sport. What are the types of Gymnastics? The type of gymnastics that many are used to is called Artistic Gymnastics. It also happens to be the most popular type at the Olympics, consisting of 30-90-second routines. This is further divided into two categories. Men&#8217;s gymnastics uses apparatuses and techniques that rely more on strength. The still rings, parallel bars, pommel horse, and high bars are some of the prominently featured events. However, WAG focuses on flexibility, strength, and form &#8211; heavily focusing on balance beams, floor exercises, and uneven bars. FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics &#8211; Artistic Gymnastics &#8211; Men&#8217;s Rings Final &#8211; Bercy Arena, Paris, France &#8211; August 04, 2024. Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece in action on the Rings. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH &#8220;OLYMPICS SIDELINES BEST&#8221; FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH &#8220;OLYMPICS SIDELINES&#8221; FOR ALL STORIES. Rhythmic Gymnastics is specifically a women-centric category only, it particularly showcases flexibility via graceful movements. The gymnasts use elements like ropes, hoops, ribbons, and balls. It is further categorized into team and individual events &#8211; incorporating elements like apparatus manipulation, ballet and dance to display hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and endurance. A gymnast at the University of Iowa, George Nissen created a trampoline prototype in 1934. However, he didn&#8217;t design the first modern trampoline until 1936. Since then trampoline training has always been a part of the gymnastics program. But in 1967, it was recognized as a sport in the U.S.  &#8211; Trampoline Gymnastics (TRG). It involves fast-moving routines with somersaults, high-flying maneuvers, and twists. The event is divided into double-mini, individual, and synchronized events. What happens when you combine certain elements of artistic gymnastics and TRG? You get Power Tumbling. With eight skills to display, it involves coordination, spatial awareness, and strength to make two passes on a 25-meter track. Lastly, we have Acrobatic Gymnastics. While many are enthralled by the artistic category, this is considered to be one of the most striking displays of skills in the sport. While no equipment is used, there are three types of acrobatic moves &#8211; dynamic routines, balanced routines, and a combined routine with both elements. Major rules and regulations of the sport While each type of sport has its own set of rules and scoring system, we will be focusing on artistic gymnastics here. Rules: When it comes to time constraints, this applies to only three events &#8211; Women&#8217;s balance beam and floor exercises (men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s.) If they exceed the limit, the gymnasts are given a penalty of 0.1. Only one of the events includes music &#8211; the women&#8217;s floor exercise. However, they are scored on composition, the music choice, and their approach to artistry. If a female gymnast has participated in artistic gymnastics, she will not be eligible for rhythmic gymnastics. When contesting at an international competition, the gymnasts must be on the same level for every event they enter. For an athlete&#8217;s competitive capacity levels, the coach will always be the one to make the final call. Scoring: This is solely based on two factors &#8211; execution and difficulty. The execution score is a 10.0 system. While judges start at the same score initially, they eventually reduce points as and when faults are made. What would count as a mistake or a fault? Unstable landings missed handstands, or a dreaded fall from the apparatus &#8211; many have reduced a whole point if the latter happens. When it comes to difficulty, it&#8217;s the other way around. Judges start from 0 and move their way up as per the routine. This is further broken down into 3 categories. Based on the difficulty of the elements, a gymnast will be awarded anywhere between a 0.1 in the A-range to 1.0 in the J-range. If the routine consists of a number of the 4 composition requirements, they will receive a point between 0.5-2.0 for each of them. Lastly, each routine has a credit for 10 of the most difficult elements in men&#8217;s gymnastics, and 8 in women&#8217;s gymnastics. Who are the greatest gymnasts of all time? You might be familiar with Simone Biles, and yes, she is considered as the G.O.A.T. However, we will be looking at a few prominent names that left an indelible mark on the sport. Ludmilla Tourischeva With a total of 9 Olympic medals &#8211; 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze, Turischeva is considered to be one of the greatest Soviet female gymnasts ever alongside Larisa Latynina. The gymnast has contested in 3 Summer Games in 1968, 1972, and 1976, winning the all-around team finals in every single one of them. However, she only has 1 individual all-around gold to her name from her second Olympic berth. The gymnast has also contested in the 1970 and 1974 World Championships, the 1973 European Championships, and the first World Cup in 1975 &#8211; winning all five individual events. Olga Korbut The then 17-year-old made her debut on the world&#8217;s biggest stage at the 1972 Summer Games, dazzling the world with her Korbut and backflip on the beam &#8211; something that many women still attempt in gymnastics today. She walked away with three gold medals in team competitions, balance beam, and floor exercise. The gymnast also nabbed a silver in the uneven bars. Most known for her prowess on the balance beam and uneven bars, she walked into her second and last Olympics as the favorite in 1976. However, due to an injury, she could only muster up an individual silver medal on the beam and a team gold. Who bested her? Nadia Comaneci Comaneci&#8217;s legacy goes beyond just being the first woman to score a 10.0 on the uneven bars at the Summer Games. But this wasn&#8217;t the only thing she did during her debut. She walked away with 5 Olympic medals &#8211; 3 golds in individual all-around, uneven bars, and the balance beams. 1 silver in the team all-around, and 1 bronze in floor exercise. During her second and last appearance at the summer games in 1980, she won 2 golds in the floor exercise and balance beam, and 2 silvers in the team and individual all-around. She also has two elements named after her, one of which is a straddled front salto on the uneven bars that is still valued as an E today.  Nastia Liukin After Comaneci, 41 women achieved perfect scores before the FIG changed the scoring system in 2006 &#8211; it would now be an open-ended code of points. The then 19-year-old Liukin was the first woman to win in the open-ended era. Even though an array of injuries eluded the prodigy, she became the third U.S. woman to win the Olympic all-around gold at the 2008 Summer Games. The gymnast added 3 more silvers to her tally in the team all-around, balance beam, and uneven bars. She also nabbed a bronze in floor exercises. Simone Biles What could we say about Simone Biles that hasn&#8217;t been said before? Leading up to her debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the gymnast has asserted her dominance at the World Championships from 2013-2015. However, she completed her first berth at the Summer Games with 5 Olympic medals &#8211; 4 golds and 1 bronze. She was back for her second berth in 2021. However, after snagging a bronze in the balance beam, she stepped away from the competition due to a debilitating case of the &#8216;twisties.&#8217; But she came back stronger than ever at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. After claiming 4 more Olympic medals to her name &#8211; 3 golds and 1 silver, she is now an 11x Olympic medalist.

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<h2><b>Olivia Dunne 2024: Net Worth, Salary, Earnings and Endorsements</b></h2>
[caption id="attachment_1917925" align="alignnone" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-1917925" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1465161167-473x315.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="315" /> AUBURN, AL - FEBRUARY 10: Olivia Dunne of LSU prior to a meet against Auburn at Neville Arena on February 10, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Stew Milne/Getty Images)[/caption]

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<h2><strong>How much would Olivia Dunne be earning this year? A glance at her overall income, this 2024</strong></h2>
American artistic gymnast and social media personality Olivia Dunne is currently a member of the LSU Tigers <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/gymnastics-2/gymnastics/" target="_self" rel="noopener">gymnastics</a> team. She has gained significant popularity as a social media influencer, boasting nearly 5 million Instagram followers and nearly 8 million TikTok followers. As of 2023, Dunne's net worth is estimated to be $3.5 million. This considerable fortune primarily stems from her prosperous social media career and endorsement deals with renowned brands like Vuori, Accelerator, L'Oréal, Spotify, Forever 21, Motorola, American Eagle, Grubhub, ESPN College GameDay, and YouTube.

Beyond her online earnings and brand affiliations, Dunne supplements her income through gymnastics.

She receives financial aid from LSU via a scholarship, and her participation in competitions allows her to earn prize money. Notably, Dunne also benefits from the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program, which permits college athletes to monetize their personal brand. In 2023 alone, she reportedly amassed over $500,000 from NIL agreements. Her net worth is projected to grow further in 2024.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Who are her parents? Know about her life and family</strong></h2>
The influencer was born on October 1, 2002, in Westwood, New Jersey. Olivia is the daughter of Katherine and David Dunne. She has a sister named Julianna. Both of Dunne's parents have a background in athletics, with her mother being a former gymnast and her father being a former football player. Dunne initiated her gymnastics training at the age of 3 and exhibited natural talent in the sport. From grade 7 to 12 she was homeschooled.

She represented the junior national team for several years and was selected for the 2020 Nastia Liukin Cup. Subsequently, in 2021, Dunne enrolled at Louisiana State University (LSU) to compete as part of the LSU Tigers gymnastics team. In 2020, Dunne ventured into posting TikTok videos, garnering popularity for her gymnastics-focused content on the beach. She <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-gymnastics-news-olympics-news-despite-worldwide-lockdown-olivia-dunne-reveals-how-she-once-found-the-perfect-way-to-blow-up-her-instagram/" target="_self" rel="noopener">famously called it beach-nastics</a>. With nearly 8 million TikTok followers, her videos have accumulated more than 100 million views.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Olivia Dunne's career so far: An insight into her gymnastics career</strong></h2>
She has competed on the junior national team and presently represents the LSU Tigers gymnastics team. With a specialization in uneven bars, Dunne has earned multiple All-America accolades. Additionally, she has showcased her skills on the balance beam and floor exercise. Throughout her gymnastics journey, Dunne has faced various injuries. In 2018, a concussion hindered her participation in several competitions.

Subsequently, in 2021, she underwent surgery for a leg injury. Nevertheless, Dunne has made a successful recovery from both setbacks and has resumed competing for LSU. Key facts about Olivia Dunne include her membership on the junior national team from 2016 to 2018, her tenure as a gymnast for the LSU Tigers since 2021, and her accomplishment of earning All-America honors on the uneven bars in 2021 and 2022. She won a silver medal on the uneven bars at the 2018 Pacific Rim Championships.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>A successful endeavor: Her awards and achievements to know</strong></h2>
In the 2017 Jesolo Trophy, a junior international meet, then 16-year-old gymnast from the USA achieved a significant milestone. She won the all-around gold medal, securing the USA's first gold medal in the competition. With a score of 57.750, she achieved the highest score of the entire meet, leading her team to victory. This marked a major international success for her. Dunne's performance at the NCAA Regional Championships was particularly impressive.

She scored 9.925 on the uneven bars, which was the highest score of the meet. Dunne's contributions helped LSU to qualify for the NCAA Championships for the first time in program history. The Tigers finished in 14th place at the championships, which was their highest finish ever. Now Dunne's new passion project, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-gymnastics-news-olympics-news-after-groundbreaking-confession-olivia-dunnes-fund-announcement-will-change-lsu-female-athletes-career/" target="_self" rel="noopener">The Livvy Fund, educates female athletes</a> on partnerships and personal branding, uplifting women's sports for equal recognition.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Famous beyond the Gymnasium: A look into her modeling career</strong></h2>
Olivia Dunne was one of two college athletes featured in the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico in February 2023. Dunne's shoot was <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-gymnastics-news-model-queen-millionaire-lsu-gymnast-olivia-dunnes-bts-picture-during-swimsuit-photoshoot-leaves-fans-drooling/" target="_self" rel="noopener">inspired by the character Wednesday Addams</a>, and she wore several iconic pieces from the Addams Family films.?

Dunne was chosen for the 2023 SI Swimsuit cover because of her talent, her beauty, and her social media presence. She is known for her positive attitude and her body positivity. Dunne's appearance on the SI Swimsuit cover was a historic moment, as she was the first college athlete to ever be featured on the cover. She was also part of prestigious events like the 2023 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.
<h2><strong>Is she single? Know the truth behind her relationship with MLB prospect, Paul Skenes</strong></h2>
Olivia Dunne is not single anymore. Rumors of Dunne dating MLB prospect Paul Skenes were confirmed by the latter during an interview with The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in August 2023. The duo first sparked dating rumors after Dunne was seen cheering Skenes on at his Single-A debut with the Bradenton Marauders.

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2377178" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/olivia-dunne-and-Paul-Skenes-560x315.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="315" />

During the interview, Skenes revealed that he got to know Dunne as his best friend at LSU was dating Dunne's roommate.
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<td style="height: 24px">Name</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Olivia Paige "Livvy" Dunne</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Born</td>
<td style="height: 24px">October 1, 2002</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Place of Birth</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Westwood, New Jersey, United States</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Education</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Louisiana State University</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="height: 24px">David Dunne and Katherine Dunne</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="height: 24px">5 ft 6.25 in</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="height: 24px">121 LBS</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Boyfriend</td>
<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Paul Skenes</span></td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Social Media</td>
<td style="height: 24px"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/livvydunne/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/livvydunne" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@livvy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a></td>
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