Olivia Dunne shares throwback snap from LSU as she prepares to return tonight for her final season
Social-media sensation Olivia Dunne's final season in college gymnastics kicks off Monday night at LSU, with the model and influencer paying tribute to the milestone day with a throwback picture on social media.
LSU will host 'Gymnastics 101' in an exhibition meet. Dunne is entering her fifth season of college gymnastics because of the eligibility relief given by the NCAA due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Her freshman season, 2021, took place with crowd restrictions from the Southeastern Conference, with 20 percent maximum attendance allowed at all meets.
Now, as Dunne's following has exploded, she begins what is likely a swan-song for her athletic career.
Dunne has not shown an interest, or been courted for her ability, to be part of Team USA for the Olympics. By May, she'll have exhausted her college eligibility.
Dunne has over 13.5million followers on Instagram and TikTok and has a name, image, and likeness evaluation of $4.2million, per On3 Sports.
Olivia Dunne begins her final season of college gymnastics tonight with LSU in Baton Rouge
Dunne has amassed a massive social-media following in her few years as a college athlete
Dunne is far and away the woman with the highest evaluation, besting fellow LSU student-athlete Flau'jae Johnson by $2.7million.
Among the college athletes who will still be affiliated with their schools in 2025, Dunne is the second-highest NIL earner, only behind Texas quarterback Arch Manning.
Colorado's gridiron star duo of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders both have evaluations higher than $5million.
Dunne's future after college athletics will likely see her continue as a social-media influencer full-time.
She has amassed a ton of brand deals through NIL that should only expand as her time away from LSU continues.
Her relationship with Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will likely keep her in the spotlight as well. All that is left for Dunne is to begin her final season at LSU.
