Home

Olympics

Angel Reese’s Coach Kim Mulkey Spotted Supporting Olivia Dunne and Team During the LSU Championship Parade

Published 04/24/2024, 11:29 PM EDT

Follow Us

After years of effort, LSU Gymnastics clinched their first NCAA Championship title, ending a 38-tournament winless streak. Winning their first NCAA Gymnastics Championship title for the first time in program history, Jay Clark’s athletes are having the best time of their lives. It is obvious to expect a longer celebration since the victory wasn’t small for the team.

Following their win, the jubilant team took to the streets in a celebratory parade. The atmosphere was electric as fans lined the streets, eager to show their support for the triumphant athletes. What captured the best moment was former American basketball coach Kim Mulkey cheering on the team with enthusiasm.

A new X post shared by LSU Tigers TV shows the moment and captions it with, “.@KimMulkey cheering on #LSUGym as they head down victory hill celebrating their national championship” on April 25th. It was a moment of pure joy and pride for everyone involved.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Before the parade, Olivia Dunne and her teammates took time to serve food to fans at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, a gesture that further endeared them to the LSU faithful. Now, as they make their way through the parade route, the energy is palpable, with cheers and applause ringing out from every direction. Take a look at the post.

 

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

What made the moment truly special was Mulkey’s presence. Her unwavering support and genuine happiness for the team added an extra layer of significance to the victory. As the parade progressed, Mulkey’s cheers echoed through the streets, fueling the team’s excitement and adding to the sense of accomplishment.

As the parade winds down and the celebrations continue, one thing is clear: this victory is not just about winning a championship—it’s about coming together as a community to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and triumph of the LSU Gymnastics team. It was not just Mulkey, but Bob Startey and others went ahead and joined the celebration.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Who else joined Kim Mulkey for celebrating Olivia Dunne teams win?

Adding to the jubilation, Tonya Johnson, former American volleyball Seniro coach and player has also joined the ranks in appreciating the victory online. The legend took to her X account and shared her excitement, posting, “Celebrating the Natty Queens – @LSUgym! Let’s Geaux!, adding parade images in the tweet.
Another was Former LSU Women’s team Basketball coach, Bob Starkey, who beautifully penned, “Proud of our National Champion @LSUgym”. As their voices joined the chorus of congratulations, it further solidified the sense of community and pride within the LSU fan base.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Harshita Chawla

552Articles

One take at a time

I'm Harshita Chawla, a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. My journey began as a sports writer for a college magazine, cultivating a rich understanding of content creation in the sports industry. My versatility spans from crafting insightful content on alpine skiing to exploring various facets of gymnastics.
Show More>

Edited by:

Shivali Nathta