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Olivia Dunne Announces Retirement, Ending 20-Year Gymnastics Journey

The LSU star and NIL trailblazer bids farewell to gymnastics and reflects on her career in an emotional video shared on social media.

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Overview

  • Olivia Dunne officially announced her retirement from gymnastics on April 21, 2025, via an emotional Instagram video.
  • Her decision follows LSU's third-place finish in the NCAA semifinals and a season-ending knee injury sustained earlier this year.
  • Dunne's farewell video highlighted her 20-year journey in the sport, including her time on the U.S. National Team and LSU's first NCAA championship in 2024.
  • She expressed gratitude to gymnastics, her coaches, and her parents, calling the sport her 'first love' and reflecting on the lifelong memories it gave her.
  • Dunne, one of the NCAA's highest NIL earners with a $4.1 million valuation, leaves a legacy as both an athlete and a pioneer in college sports marketing.