“The Grinch”: Olivia Dunne Turns Coveted Christmas Classic Into Catchphrase for Own Teammate

Olivia Dunne, a twenty-one-year-old native of New Jersey, stands as a formidable force within LSU’s gymnastics realm. Her Instagram following, exceeding an impressive four and a half million, signifies her global resonance. Yet, beyond the typical post-Thanksgiving buzz, Dunne transcends the influencer archetype; she embodies authenticity.

Besides being exceptional teammates, Olivia Dunne and Sierra Ballard, collegiate gymnasts at Louisiana State University (LSU), share a remarkable friendship. Both are part of the LSU Tigers gymnastics team and members of the LSU Gymnastics Accelerator program and, they’ve fostered a close bond.

Snapchat shenanigans

Recently, Olivia Dunne shared a Snapchat story featuring Sierra Ballard playfully dubbing her ‘The Grinch‘ in a light-hearted tone. The two seemed elegant amid a festive scene where other friends were also present. Dunne wore a top in red color with a short white skirt which she later changed into a stripped pants. To make it an even more cheerful Chase Brock, Alena Arenas, as well as Sav Schoenherr were also present.

 

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LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, a prominent figure in the NIL space leveraged her success to support her Tigers teammates. “I’ve been fortunate enough to have all these different opportunities with NIL and to have experience because it could be very foreign to other athletes at the start of it,” Dunne tells PEOPLE.

Olivia Dunne’s remarkable contribution

Under LSU’s official NIL collective, Bayou Traditions, the Livvy Fund aims to equip female athletes with industry connections and insights that Dunne has amassed, functioning as a platform for fan and brand support for the Lady Tigers. “They’ve been nothing but supportive, so I figured I’d give back to the school and the program that has helped me so much,“ Dunne says.

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Recognized for her substantial brand presence and social media following of over 15 million, Dunne’s success in the NIL space has gained national attention. Dunne explains, “I am so excited for one last go around and hopefully make it my best one yet.” Her market value is estimated at $3.5 million, and her efforts extend beyond personal gain. “It’s never been done at LSU before. It’s unprecedented territory for LSU gymnastics,” She added.

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