Olivia Dunne, a 21-year-old LSU Tigers gymnastics standout, is gearing up for her last season. Not long ago, she expressed, “I am so excited for one last go around and hopefully make it my best one yet.” Famously known as Livvy, she began updating her astounding 14 million internet fans on her rigorous routines. Apart from that, she’s also the highest-paid female collegiate athlete partaking in NIL deals.
The New Jersey native frequently updates her gymnastics progress while showcasing her flexibility. She just accomplished a noteworthy feat?a stunning dismount?that showed improvement as she got ready for the upcoming NCAA championship. She set the stage on fire recently with her nimble feet and lithe graceful steps, much to the succour of fans.
Olivia Dunne moves closer to the LSU Tigers’ win
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The last time the LSU Tigers gymnastics team was seen competing was during the NCAA Championship finals in April, hosted in Texas. The Tigers finished the competition in fourth place, behind Oklahoma, Florida, and Utah. However, since it’s her last chance to don the purple leotard for the team, the gymnast is serious about her stake. In her Snapchat story, Dunne was seen performing jaw-dropping bars maneuvering with two flips, followed by a perfect landing. She captioned it, “live footage of me being surprised i struck the dismount.”
Helping the LSU Tigers to their fourth victory last season, Dunne achieved sixth place with a score of 9.825 on the uneven bars. After facing multiple injuries, including two torn labrums, a torn bicep, and a stress reaction in her leg; Olivia did not participate in the previous semi-final or the final. But even though she missed most of the 2022-23 meets, she was seen fervently supporting her teammates from the sidelines.
Dunne used her time off mats to focus on leveraging and self aggrandizing her online persona. In addition, she now boasts a $3.3 million estimated NIL valuation. Adding to her illustrious endorsement list, she partnered with brands like Vuori, Bodyarmor, and American Eagle Outfitters. Dunne also teamed up with Bayou Traditions to start her own fun-The Livvy Fund. Also, became famous for her relationship with MLB No. 1 draft Paul Skenes and took time off to enjoy her vacation with her sister. Before her brief hiatus, the gymnast hopped on the mats for her handful of performance impressions!
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Olivia Dunne’s gymnastics record for the win
Balancing her life like a pro, America’s crush was back to her base for a brief moment earlier this year. Donning her purple leotard, she returned to the mats on February 24 against Alabama, this season scoring an impressive 9.825 on the uneven bars. On March 3, Dunne displayed her skills once more, earning a steady 9.825 on the bars in three different podium events.
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With an outstanding score of 9.850 on the bars, she kept competing at this year’s SEC Gymnastics Championships on March 18, helping LSU secure third place. Dunne’s final appearance of the 2023 NCAA season took place on March 31. Fans are still hoping for Olivia’s powerful comeback when this gymnastics season begins in January.
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