Olivia Dunne is officially a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model!
The LSU gymnast took to Instagram and made a special announcement about her new title.
Dreams come true
On Thursday, Dunne reposted SI Swimsuit Magazine’s video on her Stories, talking about her being their newest recruit.
The 20-year-old added a note to the clip, writing, “@si_swimsuit thank you for making my dreams come true?”
Dunne said in the video, “Being a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model is a dream come true,” adding, “There’s a lot of young girls who look up to me, and I feel like a lot of young girls follow Sports Illustrated as well. So, both our brands, I think, are aligned because we both want to inspire the younger generation.”
‘Inspiration’ To Many
Instagram | Olivia Dunne
SI Swimsuit Magazine captioned the post, “Livvy Dunne, LSU gymnast, NCAA’s highest-paid female athlete, social media sensation and our newest SI Swimsuit 2023 model officially joins the pages of this year’s issue! ? Livvy is an absolute inspiration to other female athletes around the world and we couldn’t be more excited to feature her.”
They added, “In January, @livvydunne traveled to Puerto Rico for her first SI Swimsuit shoot with photographer Ben Watts where we not only captured some seriously epic images but we also chatted with her about her journey in the spotlight so far. Go to the link in our bio to read about how Livvy hopes to level the playing field for female athletes to come and see some images of her first SI 2023 Swimsuit.”
Olivia Dunne ‘Wins’
Instagram | Olivia Dunne
SI Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day also made a statement about Dunne.
“Livvy is harnessing this newfound power and turning it into a long-term, sustainable brand, growing the sport of collegiate gymnastics and setting an example for future athletes of what they can also achieve outside of the competitive arena. In a world where women are constantly forced to choose lanes, Livvy is in them all, triumphant. We couldn’t be more excited to feature it on our 2023 release page,” he said.
Dropped Some BTS
Instagram | Olivia Dunne
Dunne, who is very proud of her big achievement, shared some behind-the-scenes photos.
The image, which was initially posted by the photographer, shows the gymnast wearing a black bikini and preparing her long blonde locks for the shoot.
Another photo sees Dunne in a black cut-out as she stands on the sand and poses for the camera.
Become a Millionaire
When NCAA rules changed in June 2021, with college athletes allowed to profit from their image and name, Dunne signed up with talent agency WME Sports. He also landed a sponsorship deal with an activewear brand, as reported by The Sun.
“I just want to be a role model for young girls,” Dunne, who became a millionaire at 18, told the New York Post. “I want to set a good example, and I want to send a message that we are more than our sport. That is very important to me.”
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