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Olivia Dunne, America’s crush has recently captured the hearts of millions with her sensational comeback at LSU. Throughout her senior year, Dunne has been keeping her devoted fans in the loop with regular updates, giving them a peek into her life both on and off the gymnastics mat. From behind-the-scenes workouts to the playful antics that go on in the LSU gym, she has shared it all.

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Taking a break from campus life, Dunne ? the highest-paid NCAA athlete ? and her LSU Tigers gymnastics squad embarked on a picturesque vacation to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Photos shared on her Instagram account captured moments of bliss. Dunne, radiant in a fiery red bikini, was seen enjoying the pristine blue water of the pool. Following the dip, Livvy shared a video that left fans and even herself astonished.

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On TikTok, Dunne showcased her incredible flexibility with her 7.8 million followers. Wearing a fiery red bikini from Vuori, Livvy performed a mind-boggling hollow-back handstand, leaving viewers in awe. In this viral sensation, she nailed the “I Need a Chair” trend which showcases people contorting their backs in an arch while doing a hand-stand, stunning fans.

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The clip, captioned by Livvy, “Didn’t know I could still do this,” garnered almost 1 million views in less than 24 hours, solidifying her title as the “TikTok sensation.” This sun-soaked vacation provided a much-needed break from the demands of her senior year at LSU.

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Dunne, who kept her fans updated with her schedule, covered the entire Gulf Shores trip from packing her bag to loading them on the bus on Snapchat. Her previous stories also revealed the picturesque property and the pristine beach. Dunne was joined by teammates, including her best friend and roommate Elena Arenas, on this memorable trip.

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Dinner preps and sun-soaked days at the beach and pool, complete with friendship bracelets, showcased the team’s camaraderie. Last year, Dunne and Arenas played pivotal roles in securing the LSU Tigers’ fourth-place finish in the NCAA Championships. The Lady Tigers had advanced to the Final Four and finished fourth in the NCAA Championship in April.

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The official LSU Gymnastics Instagram account also contributed to the excitement, posting pictures that showcased the team?s joyful engagement in various games, both indoors and at the beach. As Dunne continues to impress with her remarkable flexibility in LSU gymnastics workouts, her fans eagerly anticipate her upcoming season.

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Christaline Meyers is a senior Olympics writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in gymnastics and alpine skiing. Christaline is one of the acclaimed authorities in the coverage of 6x All-Around champion, Simone Biles. She has written extensively, covering every detail of Biles’s life stories as well as providing her perspective on Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike controversy. Beyond the gymnastics realm, Christaline also takes an avid interest in the development of the on-field rivalry between Mikaela Shiffrin and Petra Vlhova in the snow-covered alps. When away from the ES Desk, she can be found meditating and listening to music.

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