Unable to Attend Classes for Safety, Olivia Dunne Was Worse for Wear, Days After Returning to LSU

Social media sensation Olivia Dunne owes her fame to a TikTok video that went viral. In the video, the talented gymnast showed off a few flips on the beach and instantly captured the hearts of millions. However, behind the scenes, Dunne puts in hours of hard work to hone her skills and achieve peak performance.

The LSU superstar had previously shared snippets from her usual routine as a college gymnast. In a TikTok video, she informed that her day begins at 5:30 a.m. every morning, and by 7 a.m., she is already at the gym. Recently, she lifted the veil on her intense training regimen and left everyone bewildered with a powerful display of strength.

Olivia Dunne reveals her difficult “cardio” training

Olivia Dunne posted a lighthearted video on her Instagram account to give her fans a sneak peek into her team’s “cardio” training. The video featured the LSU Tigers’ head coach, Jay Clark, addressing the squad in a lip-synching audio. The audio was a motivational chant that said, “Never back down, never what?” In the next frame, Olivia Dunne and her Lady Tigers responded with “Never give up” before breaking out in laughter.

But it was not all fun and games on the team’s cardio day for the 20-year-old athlete. She posted a photo of her tired self with hives all over her body on Snapchat that showed her exhaustion. On the Snapchat story, Olivia Dunne looked flushed, and her face was all red.

Her fellow LSU gymnast beside her was equally tired as she sat on a chair frowning at the camera. Normally, Olivia Dunne is seen beaming at the camera with an infectious smile, but this time, her expression was one of exhaustion. Dunne had already anticipated this moment a few months ago and revealed her dread of the grueling training regimen that awaited her.

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Olivia Dunne’s premonition of the tough days of training

Olivia Dunne is in her final year at LSU and knew beforehand the challenges she would need to face as a senior. That is why she took a well-deserved vacation during the summer. She flew off to Italy and spent her days exploring the beautiful cities and indulging in relaxing activities. However, in the back of her mind, she couldn’t shake off the looming thought of the tough training regimen waiting for her on the campus.

In an Instagram post, she wrote, ?There’s 104 days of summer vacation til school comes along just to end it.??Now, those days are in the past, and Olivia Dunne needs to commit herself to the training schedule. Dunne, NCAA’s highest-paid senior athlete, is entering her senior year at LSU as she braces to get in shape. Thankfully, she also has the support from her new boyfriend, Paul Skenes, who recently got drafted into minor league baseball.

But, Olivia Dunne cannot go on a date with him like a regular student because they would be mobbed by fans. The same fear has kept her from attending the classes in person. Both the athletes are super busy in their respective schedules and find it very difficult to balance their personal lives and their sporting careers.

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