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To keep the bold promise made last year after a dismal NCAA Gymnastics season, Olivia Dunne is ready to leave it all on the mat this time, with nothing but god’s grace and fortitude backing her sheen. As the 2024 NCAA Gymnastics Championships kick off today, the queen is sending strong warnings to rival teams. As she looks to make her last year at LSU memorable, Livvy has a strong Tigers team to win the prestigious championship.

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The LSU Tigers gymnastics team is set to face Ohio State University in their season opener on 5th January. As the clock ticks towards the ultimate showdown, LSU has released a glimmering lineup ahead of the big game.

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LSU Tigers enshrines gymnastics best and brightest vanquishers on the roster

LSU reached the 2023 NCAA Championship Finals last year in Fort Worth, finishing 4th nationally. As they look to acquire the coveted prize this year, the Tigers have unveiled their strong roster for the first week. Alongside the undisputed queen Olivia Dunne, LSU has Elena Arenas, Seirra Ballad, Annie Beard, and other world-class gymnasts in their wings. While Elena and Dunne are the seniors, Ballard is a graduate student, and Annie a sophomore. Atop was the caption penned as follows – “My goodness LSU is so stacked” indicating the sheer volume, qualitative and quantitative benchmarks they’ve set.

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Livvy will compete in the all-around category, and joining her will be Arenas, Beard, Haleigh Bryant, Ashley Cowan, Amari Drayton, Aleah Finnegan, Kiya Johnson, KJ Johnson, Konnar McClain, Alexis Jeffrey, and Bryce Wilson. Graduate student Cammy Hall will take part in Vault and Floor and will be joined by Chase Brock and Jillian Hoffman. All the aforementioned gymnasts boast incredible achievements, and with Dunne leading them to settle the ‘business’ and bring it home immaculately, in a way they see fit, Ohio State has a lot to shudder about.

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 Dunne floats warning to rivals ahead of season opener

Ever since mid-2023, Olivia Dunne has posted jaw-dropping gym routines, and as the gymnastics season finally starts, she is hell-bent to make it the most memorable one for herself, and for LSU. With 14th-ranked Ohio State in line first, Livvy has sent a potent message to rivals. There is business to be stood on. #meetweekmonday“, the 21-year-old captioned her latest Instagram post.

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Olivia posted a couple of pictures from her training inside the Dickies Arena. After the sordid end to last season’s campaign, she is determined to turn the tide towards LSU this season. Contrary to her joyous tone, Livvy’s warning showcased a glimpse of the tigress inside her. As the countdown is a mere hours away, Olivia Dunne is ready to fulfill her promise to LSU fans.

Watch this story: Struggling With Intense Training, America’s Crush Olivia Dunne Pays the Heavy Price

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