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In an era that promotes multitudes of attributes, LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, better known as Livvy, has charmed two realms. Recently turned 21, Dunne continues to astound her social media audience of seven figures. After becoming a millionaire at just 18, the internet celebrity earned the first SI swimsuit collegiate model contract coupled with the highest-paid NCAA women’s athlete crown.

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Dunne made her successful comeback in the first intrasquad after a fun season getaway. Dunne could be seen honing her skills on the mats since this season is her final official commitment to the sport. Adhering to the words of a seven-time Grammy winner, the gymnast recently hinted at her renewed drive.

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Olivia Dunne takes on pop reference

The New Jersey-born gymnast is a household name on leading magazines and websites this year. Following their fourth-place result at the 2022 NCAA Championships, Dunne returned to the LSU Tigers’ gymnastics team. As the collegiate rivalry began, Dunne shared an update on her Instagram rocking the signature full-sleeve bedazzled purple LSU detail leotard. The shoot pose screamed boldness with her piercing gaze as she held the crown above her head, hinting awaited coronation.

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The gymnast was seen as heavily influenced by Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, the alternate pop queen. Both females have earned success with their branched talent on American soil in recent years. Taking direct notes from Billie, Dunne aka America’s crush captioned her post, “You should see me in a crown?”

Interestingly, the 2018 electro-pop banger peaked at No. 41 on the Billboard’s Hot 100. The athlete and singer duo both share a few similarities in common; Eilish became the youngest person to ever win the Grammy for album of the year in 2020. Although she had long gained recognition in 2015 for the song ?Ocean Eyes? when she was just 14.

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At the same age, Dunne’s mother homeschooled her as she underwent demanding training at ENA Gymnastics. While 2021 introduced NIL deals allowed Dunne to earn a seven-figure salary annually, while Billie boasts a whopping $53 million net worth. The motivation was further reflected in her gymnastics maneuvering.

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Olivia Dunne’s sports commitment

Dunne shared a TikTok video with her 4.4 million followers from Colorado Springs. Along with other mid-air practices, the LSU star completed many backflips and frontflips. “Senior season… last one, best one,” she captioned the photo.

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LSU Tiger’s Instagram celebrated her outstanding performance in the initial intrasquad posting her stunning split leap. The 21-year-old gymnast flaunted her exceptional flexibility which was complimented by many of Olivia’s fans.

Her artistic display serves as a clear message for the critics who previously discredited the athlete. Dunne’s approaching the end of LSU year, and the gymnast’s life is altering significantly. However, with the improved landing post-2022-23 season injuries, her comeback is looking promising for the LSU Tigers.

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Divya Purohit

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Divya Purohit is a senior Olympics Sports writer for EssentiallySports. She majorly covers gymnastics, alpine skiing, and horse racing. While bringing the detailed stats of gymnastics to the American readers, she covered two prominent events - the 2023 Xfinity Gymnastics Championships, and the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Along with the flips and turns of gymnastics, Divya also brings alive the stories from the aquatics arena for the swimming fandom. Her versatility found applause from 16-time WWE World Champion John Cena when she penned an insightful article about the Spanish Paralympian swimmer Iñigo Llopis Sanz. In her time away from penning down about her favorite athletes, Divya loves to play Tennis.

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