“After College, There’s Nothing Really for Gymnasts”: Millionaire LSU Star Olivia Dunne Makes Startling Revelation About the Sport

Published 03/08/2023, 4:30 AM EST

A social media star, Olivia Dunne, is famous not just for her online presence, but also for her prowess in gymnastics. Within only 20 years of age, Dunne has participated in Louisiana State University in the NCAA and was a member of the 2017 USA National Gymnastics Team. Recently, in an interview, the gymnast shared being “very grateful” for being the highest-paid NCAA female athlete. Although, she has a concern regarding the disparity in the scope of the male performers, that too with the female gymnasts.

So what exactly did Dunne say in this interview? Let’s get to know about her concerns.

Olivia Dunne asks to capitalize on skills and talks about the scope difference between male and female gymnasts

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Starting to practice the sport at an age of 3, Dunne got her first break as a professional in 2014. And with time and proficiency, she made a name for herself. In 2021, she enrolled her name in NCAA’s student-athletes program and secured her earnings seven figures. This athlete achieved her Lousiana State University full scholarship. In fact, after getting her name in NCAA’s new Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy, Dunne wanted more. Though Dunne has made a name for herself, she feels there are very few opportunities and less time for female gymnasts in the field, opposite to what male gymnasts have, and says, “There’s so many professional leagues for men’s sports after college, but there’s such a small timeframe for women to capitalize.”

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In an interview with People, Dunne said, “Opportunities for men and women in NCAA sports should be equal. But a lot of the NIL collectives only go to men’s athletics,” the athlete implied. “I want to show you can do whatever you love — whether it’s gymnastics or music or painting — and capitalize on it and create your own business.” Though she is thankful for the NIL policy, because, “After college, there’s nothing really for gymnasts.” In addition, she shared that the peak time of women gymnasts starts from 15 years. Thus, she wanted to be the inspiration and pave the way for young girls to capitalize on their skills by showing how to do school, athletics, and social media all at the same time.

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Notably, Dunne is a rising talent in social media. She posts unique videos doing flips and stunts on her TikTok account and motivates her fans. Young people, too, love to watch her, making her a social media sensation who earns sponsorships and endorsements from brands.

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With her productive videos and stunning pictures, Dunne has the potential to turn heads toward her. People follow her where ever she performs. Having an active presence in social media, earned her 7.2 million followers on TikTok and another 3.7 million on Instagram.

Of course, there’s no stopping this young athlete. Earning a huge amount from the NCAA’s NIL policy, brand endorsements, and from social media, Dunne is showing a path to the young girls out there.

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Soumili Chatterjee is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She secured her bachelor’s and master's degree in English literature from the University of Calcutta. After being a technical and blog writer for nearly three years, it was her ardent love for sports that steered her career toward the sports industry.

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Simar Singh Wadhwa

“After College, There’s Nothing Really for Gymnasts”: Millionaire LSU Star Olivia Dunne Makes Startling Revelation About the Sport

Olivia Dunne asks to capitalize on skills and talks about the scope difference between male and female gymnasts

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