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LSU seems to be firing on all cylinders, be it their gymnastic overtures or their side hustles. Seamlessly sinewing through championships and extraneous quests has christened LSU as multipotentialites. In their second meet, Olivia Dunne’s LSU Tigers surpassed expectations. They achieved a breakthrough score of 197.000 on the national stage in Utah last Saturday. Despite facing formidable competition from No. 2 Utah and No. 12 UCLA, LSU demonstrated their prowess. They narrowly fell short to No. 1 Oklahoma by a mere 0.900. The standout moment of the competition came in the last rotation. The LSU bars team delivered an outstanding performance, securing a score of 49.650. This not only marked the team’s best road score on bars, but also stood as the third-highest bar score in LSU history.

LSU has been a breeding ground for success, with notable figures like Paul Skenes, Kevin Faulk, and James P. Roy and many more attaining fame. As anticipation builds for the upcoming “Climb” docuseries release, LSU’s stars are in awe, adding to the university’s rich history of achievements.

LSU ascends the summit with Emmy royalty – “Climb”

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LSU Gymnastics recently unveiled a captivating teaser on Instagram, offering a sneak peek into their upcoming docuseries as the 2024 season approaches. The post showcases the team’s annual advance, emphasizing the bonds formed and camaraderie flourishing. Highlighting the Gym 101 theme and the return of stars Kiya Johnson and Cammy Hall, the Tigers promise an electrifying season ahead.

 

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In a riveting video, the team’s excitement is palpable as they gear up for the upcoming challenges. The host passionately conveys their anticipation, urging everyone to be disciplined and dedicated during the break. The Tigers set the world ablaze on January 6th against Ohio State, aiming for a sold-out arena. The rallying cry is clear–get ready for a fantastic year with LSU Gymnastics!

However, as the caption states,Our Emmy Award-Winning docuseries ‘The Climb’ is coming to a TV near you. It also confirms that the series will debut this Friday with the first episode of the new season titled “Just The Beginning,” airing at 4 p.m. CT on ESPNU today! Nevertheless, Olivia has contributed a lot to LSU.

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The trusty and godsend Livvy fund by Olivia Dunne

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne launched The Livvy Fund to connect female athletes at the school with name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. Partnering with Bayou Traditions, the official LSU athletics collective, the fund aimed to address the gender disparity in NIL opportunities.

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At the time, Dunne had the second-highest NIL valuation in the country at $3.5 million, with endorsements from companies like Motorola, EA Sports, and Body Armor. As she prepared for her senior year, Dunne’s fund sought to elevate women’s sports and provide equal opportunities in the evolving ethos of collegiate athletics.

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