TikToker and famous gymnast Olivia Dunne wins NCAA Championship with LSU team

Livvy Dunne couldn't hold back her tears when her LSU gymnastics team won the program's first national championship.


Pop Culture & Art April 21, 2024

Olivia Dunne, often referred to as Livvy Dunne online, is an American artistic gymnast and social media influencer. Boasting over 8 million followers on TikTok, Dunne has gained fame for her captivating gymnastics videos. More recently, she's been in the spotlight as a member of the LSU team, which secured a national championship.

Adding to Dunne's nerves was LSU's final performance on the balance beam, a notoriously challenging discipline.

When LSU head coach Jay Clark announced that Aleah Finnegan's score of 9.950 in the team's last routine was enough to secure the title, Dunne immediately burst into tears, according to a report published by Daily Mail.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Her tears soon turned to joy as she celebrated, posing for numerous photos with the national championship trophy.

The Tigers claimed victory with a score of 198.225, outscoring California (197.850), Utah (197.800), and Florida (197.4375).

Dunne shared her excitement on Instagram, declaring it the 'best day ever' as the team celebrated. (Image: livvydunne on Instagram stories)

Dunne shared her excitement on Instagram, declaring it the 'best day ever' as the team celebrated. (Image: livvydunne on Instagram stories)

Dunne posed for a mirror selfie before the competition. (Image: livvydunne on Instagram stories)

Dunne posed for a mirror selfie before the competition. (Image: livvydunne on Instagram stories)

With her college gymnastics career likely coming to an end, Dunne's future is full of possibilities. While there isn't a professional gymnastics league, Dunne's undeniable star power will likely lead her to bigger brand partnerships and opportunities.

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