The media’s interest in gymnastics phenom Olivia Dunne is spreading like wildfire. Her commitment to intense gymnastics training through her homeschooling evolved when she secured a berth on the LSU gymnastics team. Her elite gymnastics merits married the NIL rule by the NCAA which allowed collegiate athletes to profit off their public image. She has grown an extensive network both on and off the collegiate mats since 2021. Among the crowd, Dunne picked her fellow LSU gymnast and TikTok star Elena Arenas to be her BFF.
The two gymnasts often share glimpses of their gym shenanigans and peek into their bonding on social media. Even the fans who have watched the two grow and evolve over the years were moved by Dunne’s most recent update.
Olivia Dunne shares a special message with LSU BFF on her day
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Dunne and Arenas have been training for three years at Lousiana State University Tigers gymnastics teammates. Georgia-born Arenas and New Jersey girl Dunne both perform incredibly over the beams and reunite with one another at Baton Rouge for their senior season. Dunne shared an adorable Instagram story on her fellow practice partner’s birthday with the caption, “idk about you, but @elena_eranas01 is feelin 22!” with a celebratory emoji. Caught in the moment, the 20-year-old gymnast posted a picture of the two giving a?heartfelt hug in an exciting moment.
The story described their friendship, in which they turned to one another to express their most profound emotions. Just like how they line up behind one another in events, their birthdays also take place one after another. Just one month later on October 1, Dunne will be celebrating her 21st birthday. While she added Taylor Swift’s “22” song for her best friend’s birthday story, there’s still another year for Dunne to know how 22 feels.
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Dune typically engages with her 4.4M fans sharing insights into her luxurious life. She keeps expanding her branches by setting up her fund for noble work and building up her wealth. She became the highest-paid collegiate athlete after securing millions of contracts with prominent athletic and swimsuit brands.
Along the same lines, Arenas is also actively sharing updates with 153K followers on Instagram. Both NCAA gymnasts also earn paid sponsorships on TikTok. Once again gymnastics got the two back to their bases for their upcoming major competition as they rack up their riches.
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Arenas and Dunne are prepared to make a lasting mark on the LSU gymnastics team as they start their senior year. Arenas is often called the title “Queen of the Beam” for her remarkable skills on the balance beam. She has received much admiration from audiences due to her impressive ability to perform with agility and precision, solidifying her reputation as a gymnastics prodigy. The same goes for internet bombshell Dunne who is known for her uneven bars and balance beam performance.
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In addition, both elite gymnasts are known for showcasing their talents outside of the gym. Earlier this week they even shared a new LSU locker room video with their fans from Dunne’s TikTok. And after announcing her last gymnastics collegiate season earlier, Olivia recently said ?I?m trying to take in every single last memory I can.??The two gymnasts seem to be making progress toward their life goals while taking it all in and enjoying themselves as it slips by.
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