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Is Olivia Dunne the most influential gymnast LSU has ever had? What do you think?

What a wild year it’s been for the LSU Gymnastics team! They made history by snagging their first-ever national title at the 2024 NCAA championships. Led by the amazing Haleigh Bryant, who also took home the individual all-around title, and with Olivia Dunne on the team, they pulled off an incredible win. They beat out tough competition from Florida, Utah, and California for the championship.

Olivia Dunne had an unforgettable 2024 season! While she didn’t compete in the finals, she absolutely crushed it earlier on, dazzling fans with eight stellar floor routines and even hitting her career-high of 9.9 twice. Talk about a show-stopping performance! However, that’s not all—Dunne also competed on the uneven bars and played a key role at the SEC Championships, where LSU snagged the team title. But even with all the excitement, there was a bittersweet vibe for the gymnastics fans.

Olivia Dunnes’ heartfelt TikTok

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After wrapping up an epic season, Dunne made it clear she wasn’t ‘Dunne yet’, but the bittersweet news is that 2025 will be her final season with the LSU Tigers. On September 22, she shared an emotional TikTok from the LSU training gym, soaking up the vibes while “Forever Young” played in the background, perfectly capturing the heartwarming moment as she reflected on her last ride with the caption, “last year in this place.” It’s safe to say emotions are running high as she prepares to hang up her leotard for the last time.

And as for the fans? Well, they couldn’t hold back their emotions. One fan jumped into the comments section with a heartfelt “Nooooo livvy we will miss u.” Clearly, Livvy’s supporters aren’t ready to let her go just yet. After joining the LSU Tigers five years ago, Olivia is gearing up for her fifth and final NCAA season, and the emotions are running high.

The emotions didn’t stop there! Fans flooded the comments section, sharing their heartfelt thoughts as they struggled to come to terms with the fact that this would be Olivia’s final season. The comments were buzzing with everything from sweet goodbyes to fans just not being ready to let go, making it clear that Livvy has left a lasting mark on their hearts.

Fans feeling all the feels

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Back in 2021, Olivia Dunne really hit her groove as the season rolled on, shining bright on the uneven bars and snagging All-America honors. She wrapped up that season with an average score of 9.844 and even dazzled everyone with a killer 9.90 at the NCAA Championships! At the Regionals, she kept the momentum going, scoring 9.825 in the second round and a solid 9.85 in the final. Not to mention, she kicked off her SEC Championships with a fantastic 9.90, plus earned a 9.85 at home against Florida and Alabama.

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Her crowning achievement? A jaw-dropping 9.925 at Auburn! And let’s not forget that she started her collegiate journey strong with a 9.875 in her first meet. Now, as she gears up for her final season in 2025, Olivia has left a legendary mark that fans will remember for years to come. One fan perfectly captured the spirit of it all, saying, “It’s been amazing to see your whole LSU journey!”

But hold on, the excitement doesn’t stop there! Another fan jumped in, saying, “geaux tigers. enjoy it, we will all enjoy watching yall this season.” And honestly, who can blame them? After the Tigers made waves in the 2024 season and celebrated with that epic ring ceremony, fans are super pumped to see them shine again. This season is especially exciting since it’s Olivia’s last ride, and everyone’s ready to soak in every moment as she hits the mat one final time.

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There’s more! One fan commented, “Memories flood back,” as Olivia was seen training at the LSU gym with her teammate Kylie Coen. Moreover, she also shared a fun Instagram story, captioning it, “Back at it @lsugym,” and it’s like a blast from the past! Fans also are loving this peek into her journey and soaking up all the good vibes as she gears up for the 2025 season!

With comments pouring in like, “You will be missed! You were my fave from LSU!” The vibe is all kinds of emotional! We wanna know what you think about Olivia’s heartfelt TikTok. How excited are you to see her hit the mat one last time? Drop your thoughts in the comments!