Olivia Dunne shifts into 'business' mode ahead of LSU's first gymnastics meet of the season as the social media sensation prepares for her first meet of the new season this weekend
- Dunne is the highest-paid female NCAA athlete in the NIL era, with an income of $3.5 million
- Off the mat, Dunne has 4.5 million Instagram and 7.8 million TikTok followers
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LSU star gymnast and social media sensation Oliva Dunne shifts gears for their first meet this season.
On Tuesday, the typically cheerful and smiling Dunne took to Instagram to show she means business ahead of her final season with the Tigers. The post comes just days before LSU hosts Ohio State on Jan. 5.
Dunne posted a few photos in LSU gear. The first photo is of herself applying chalk to her hands and the second is of her in action on the uneven bars.
'There are things we have to lean on. #meetweekmonday,” Dunne wrote.
Off the mat, Dunne brags 4.5 million Instagram and 7.8 million TikTok followers.
Oliva Dunne shared a post on Instagram ahead of LSU's first gymnastics meet on Jan. 5
Dunne is in her final year in the NCAA and has yet to capture gold in collegiate competition
But despite her incredible success as a social media influencer, Dunne seems determined to succeed in the sport that got her there in the first place.
Since it is her final year in the NCAA, Dunne has one more season to capture gold before graduating this spring.
In 2021, Dunne finished second in the SEC Championship before LSU competed and fell short in the semifinals of the NCAA Championships.
Her conference silver medal as a freshman was followed by a fifth-place finish in 2022 and a third-place finish in 2023.
As a team, LSU fell in the second round of regionals and respectively finished fourth in the National Championship those years.
Dunne has had a very successful year individually outside of the sport. In 2023, Dunne became the highest-paid female NCAA athlete through her name, image and likeness.
In addition to earning more than $3.5 million through deals with American Eagle Outfitters, Body Armor and Motorola, Dunne also became a cover girl for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and was featured in Elle Magazine.
To add to an already eventful year, Dunne began dating LSU alum and MLB prospect Paul Skenes.
In 2023, Dunne became the highest-paid female NCAA athlete and cover girl for SI Swimsuit
Dunne also started dating the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft and LSU alum Paul Skenes
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft signed a record $9.2 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates in July.
After a milestone year, Dunne looks to kick off 2024 with a win and a strong finish to her senior year.
LSU is currently ranked third in the country and will host the first three of 11 meets in Baton Rouge before wrapping up January with a trip to Missouri.