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Olivia Dunne Announces Retirement Following LSU's NCAA Semifinal Exit

The LSU gymnastics star ends her collegiate career after a season-ending knee injury and the team's failure to defend their national title.

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Overview

  • Olivia Dunne officially retired from gymnastics on April 18, 2025, after LSU placed third in the NCAA semifinals, missing the Final Four.
  • Dunne has been sidelined since early March due to an avulsion fracture of her patella, which ended her fifth and final collegiate season prematurely.
  • LSU's 2025 season concluded with a team score of 197.5250, falling short of advancing to the NCAA championship finals.
  • Dunne, a social media sensation with over 13 million followers, expressed gratitude to fans and LSU in her farewell post on social media.
  • Despite her retirement, Dunne remains eligible to apply for a medical redshirt, potentially allowing a sixth year of NCAA eligibility under certain conditions.