15 Times Livvy Dunne Owned the Spotlight

This collection captures a journey marked by passion, persistence, and personality, revealing why Livvy Dunne consistently achieved more than just high scores.

Alyana Aguja
July 1, 2025
5 min read

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Livvy Dunne’s gymnastics career at LSU from 2021 to 2025 was marked by breakout performances and career-high scores, culminating in national championships. Off the mat, she broke ground in NIL, starring in The Money Game and landing an SI Swimsuit feature, blending athletic prowess with media savvy. Dominating both in competition and on social platforms, she retired in April 2025 as a uniquely influential athlete whose realness and drive resonated well beyond the arena.

1. 2021 – NCAA debut vs. Arkansas

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Months after a strong NCAA debut against Arkansas, LSU freshman Olivia Dunne takes center stage at the national championships, showing the same poise and passion that marked the start of her collegiate journey.

2. 2021 – SEC Championships

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Back on the bars at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Livvy Dunne delivers a polished demonstration against Arkansas, echoing the precision she showed at her first SEC Championships. It was there she scored a crucial 9.900, helping LSU to a strong finish and proving her knack for thriving under pressure. Moments like this remind fans just how reliably brilliant she’s been since day one.

3. 2022 – Season opener vs. Centenary

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Livvy Dunne lights up the floor against Arkansas, years after her breakout sophomore season, where she matched her personal best with a 9.925 on bars. That 2022 routine proved she wasn’t just potential — she was performance. Now a senior, she carries that same veteran composure into every event she touches.

4. 2022 – Floor routine vs. Alabama

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Livvy Dunne takes the floor against Arkansas with the same electric presence that earned her a 9.900 in one of her most unforgettable routines. Her explosive power and expressive choreography have only sharpened over time. Each performance — like this one at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center — is a full, fearless reflection of who she is.

5. 2023 – SEC Championships

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Weeks after helping LSU shine at the SEC Championships, Olivia Dunne warms up at the NCAA Nationals, continuing her steady presence and team-first spirit through the biggest meets of the season.

6. 2024 – Podium Challenge – floor career high

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After setting a career high on the floor during the Podium Challenge earlier in the season, Olivia Dunne prepares once again to take the stage at Nationals, bringing that same energy and precision into championship weekend.

7. 2024 – NCAA Fayetteville Regional – floor

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Livvy Dunne shares a hug with teammate Haleigh Bryant after a record-breaking night for LSU, echoing the energy she brought when she scored a 9.900 at regionals under postseason pressure. Her consistency on the floor has become a quiet backbone for the team’s biggest moments. Whether it’s a championship meet or a school-record night, Livvy shows up — and lifts those around her.

8. 2024 – Podium Challenge – bars

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Livvy Dunne floats through her bars routine with the same finesse she brought to her season-best 9.875 just weeks later on March 8. Her performance wasn’t just technical; it told a story in motion, each twist and handstand a perfect beat. Watching her, it was clear: Livvy wasn’t just on the bars; she owned them.

9. 2024 – SEC Academic All‑American nod

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Livvy Dunne preps for her floor routine with the same focus that earned her 2024 SEC Academic All‑American honors. Behind the sparkles and routines is a student‑athlete who excels in the classroom as much as on the mat. Her discipline runs deep — intellectual, athletic, and entirely her own.

10. 2024 – NCAA Championship title

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Livvy Dunne glides through a demonstration on bars, just months before helping LSU capture a national title with clutch routines on both bars and floor. This wasn’t just performance; it was leadership in motion. In a season that ended in triumph, moments like these laid the foundation for glory.

11. 2024 – Sports Illustrated Swimsuit feature

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Livvy Dunne dazzles on the floor against Arkansas with the same poise and power she brought to the SI Swimsuit runway. Her split in Miami earned headlines, but it’s routines like this that remind us where that confidence was born. Whether under arena lights or camera flashes, she owns every stage she steps on.

12. 2024 – The Money Game docu-series

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Livvy Dunne walks the red carpet at the MLB All-Star Game, one of many public moments spotlighted in The Money Game: LSU on Prime. The series provided fans with a deeper look into her life beyond gymnastics, juggling endorsements, expectations, and staying grounded. On screen and off, she wasn’t playing a part—she was simply Livvy.

13. Early 2025 – Runway viral split moment

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Just months before she went viral for a surprise split at the SI Runway Show in Miami, Livvy Dunne was spotted in the stands at Yankee Stadium — calm, cool, and fully in her element. That viral moment in May 2025 wasn’t out of nowhere; it was the perfect mix of gymnast precision and unshakable confidence she carries everywhere. From ballparks to runways, Livvy doesn’t just show up; she leaves a mark.

14. 2025 – Instagram & TikTok dominance

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Livvy Dunne stretches with her LSU teammates ahead of the SEC Championships, just weeks after surpassing 10 million followers across platforms — the most of any NCAA athlete in history. While the numbers are staggering, moments like this remind fans that she’s still anchored in the team. Her reach may be global, but her roots are right here on the mat.

15. April 17, 2025 – Retirement tribute

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Just weeks before announcing her retirement, Livvy Dunne walks toward competition, pausing to acknowledge the fans who’ve followed her every step. When she officially closed her gymnastics chapter on April 17, the outpouring of love reflected moments like this — real, emotional, and shared. She didn’t just leave the sport; she left a legacy of authenticity and impact.