OLIVIA Dunne has continued her preparation for another season at LSU with an impressive display on the beam.
Despite her success away from the arena both on social media and as a model, the 21-year-old recently announced that she would return to Baton Rouge for a fifth year.
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LSU’s 2025 schedule has yet to be announced, however, their season will not begin until January.
Despite this, Dunne has already begun to prepare for the new season.
In a recent Instagram Stories post, the New Jersey native showed off her impressive skills on the balance beam.
Captioned, “Summer fun!” Dunne managed two backflips before nailing her landing.
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Cheers and calls of “Nice!” could be heard around her as she struck a pose to end her routine.
Dunne’s return to LSU comes after another impressive season in purple and gold.
During the Tigers’ NCAA National Championship winning year, she made nine appearances on both the bars and on the floor.
This included a career-best 9.9 on the floor – which she managed twice.
While Dunne didn’t end up competing at the Finals, she still made the most of the experience, celebrating with her teammates with the trophy in hand.
Then in July, she announced her decision to return via a video on Instagram.
But before then, Dunne’s “Summer of fun!” will see her head for Paris.
The 2024 Olympic opening ceremony took place on Friday across the French capital.
Shortly after its conclusion, Dunne revealed on her Instagram Stories that she was on her way.
Captioned simply “soon” along with a French flag, Dunne posed in an airport holding her passport.
‘Year five, baby’
Olivia Dunne has plenty of career options – but she’s not ready to give up on college just yet.
The superstar gymnast films commercials with Travis Kelce and has starred on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition.
She has also supported pitcher boyfriend Paul Skenes during his red-hot debut season for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
But Dunne announced, “Dear LSU, These past four years have changed my life.
“There’s something about putting on a purple and gold leotard.
“There’s something about competing in front of 13,000 screaming Tiger fans.
“There’s something about being pushed by your coaches to do your very best.
“And there’s something about being part of a team that made school history.
“No matter how many opportunities come my way off the mat, there’s just something about LSU.
“And that’s why I’m here to say, I’m not Dunne yet. Here’s to Year Five, baby.”
In the snap, she could be seen wearing a pair of cream sweatpants, a grey crop top, and sunglasses.
Once in Paris, she will be able to cheer on Team USA, who are loaded with gymnastics talent.
Led by four-time gold medalist Simone Biles, the team also includes Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Suni Lee among others.
The men’s qualification will begin on Saturday, followed by the women on Sunday.
Gymnastics events will run through August 5.
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