LSU Gymnastics Star Olivia Dunne Cheers SEC Championship Victory

LSU gymnastics standout Olivia Dunne radiates joy following the Lady Tigers’ fifth straight conference win Saturday afternoon in New Orleans!

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Olivia Dunne Is Celebrating A Big Win

Got the No. 3 in the national rankings, the Lady Tigers scored an incredible 198.075, setting a new program record at the 2024 SEC Tournament hosted at the Smoothie King Center.

In a moving scene, Dunne and his team-mates celebrated their win in the dressing room, capturing moments of celebration through videos and photos shared by the 21-year-old, who is also recognized as the top earner in NIL (Name, Image, Likeness ) offers, on various social media platforms.

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‘Champions’

“SEC CHAMPS BABY,” the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model exclaimed in a TikTok video, showing off bright purple and yellow confetti swirling around a celebratory scene with the SEC Championship trophy.

“Oh my gosh!!!!” Dunne expressed on Instagram, accompanying a photo of the team gathered around the coveted trophy, capturing the moment Dunne adored as he leaned in for a kiss.

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‘Purple Reign’

Dunne continues to engage with her audience by posting photos from the event on her Instagram account. Accompanying the image was the caption, “100% chance of purple reign.”

Fans enthusiastically flooded the comments section, congratulating Dunne on his incredible achievement.

“Do you need an umbrella? Success is pouring in,” wrote one, while another noted, “Congratulations!!!!! Your hard work is paying off.”

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Achieve High Scores

Beginning the competition on vault, the Tigers, who tied for the top regular-season spot in the conference, transitioned seamlessly through bars and beam before finishing with a floor routine.

Leading the charge on bars, Kiya Johnson showed off her prowess with a score of 9.825, while Ashley Cowan matched her career best, posting an impressive 9.950 in second place.

Representing her New Jersey roots, Dunne rose to the bars in the third slot, marking her second appearance in the event this year, earning an impressive score of 9.800.

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Making History

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Capping off their beam routine with flair, the Tigers achieved their second-highest score in program history, hitting an impressive 49.475.

On bars, LSU showed their strength again, posting a score of 49.450, marking the team’s second-highest performance on that event during the conference championships.

Get Ready For The Tournament

The SEC Championship win marked a historic milestone for the LSU gymnastics program, earning its fifth title overall. This legacy includes the inaugural conference triumph in 1981 and three consecutive titles from 2017 to 2019.

In addition to Cowan and Johnson, Haleigh Bryant, Konnor McClain, and KJ Johnson displayed their individual brilliance, collectively earning five SEC championship titles throughout the tournament.

Looking ahead, the team is gearing up for the 2024 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships, scheduled to take place in Fort Worth, Texas, this April.

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Gymnastics Stars Become Social Media Sensations

Dunne is widely recognized in the gymnastics community and has gained great fame through her achievements in the sport. She gained significant attention for her performances as a member of the LSU gymnastics team and also through her presence on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

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Dunne’s popularity was further boosted by his involvement in the NIL deal, where athletes could profit from their own image and brand. As of today, he is worth $3.6 million per On3.

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