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Olivia Dunne Officially Retires from Gymnastics After LSU's NCAA Semifinal Exit

The LSU star and social media sensation shared an emotional farewell video reflecting on her 20-year career and her journey as one of college sports' top NIL earners.

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Overview

  • Olivia Dunne announced her retirement from gymnastics in a heartfelt Instagram video viewed by 5.3 million fans.
  • The 22-year-old LSU gymnast reflected tearfully on her two-decade career, saying, 'Time flies when you’re having fun.'
  • Her collegiate career concluded after LSU finished third in the NCAA semifinals, failing to defend their 2024 national title.
  • Dunne became a trailblazer in athlete branding, amassing 13 million social media followers and a $4.1 million NIL valuation with deals from major brands like Crocs and ESPN.
  • She thanked gymnastics for being 'so good' to her, expressing gratitude for the memories and milestones achieved throughout her journey.