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Olivia Dunne Sidelined as LSU Competes in NCAA Semifinals

The LSU gymnast continues rehabilitation from a rare kneecap fracture while the team pursues a national title without her in the lineup.

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Overview

  • Olivia Dunne remains out of LSU's lineup for the 2025 NCAA gymnastics semifinals due to an avulsion fracture in her kneecap caused by overuse.
  • Dunne has resumed targeted training on uneven bars but has not been cleared for competition during the championship.
  • LSU is pursuing a medical redshirt petition for Dunne, which could grant her an additional year of eligibility in 2026.
  • The injury marks another setback in Dunne’s career, following a 2019 ankle injury that ended her Olympic aspirations.
  • Despite her absence, LSU aims to defend its 2024 national title, competing against top-ranked teams at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.