Olivia Dunne, the LSU gymnastics star and social media sensation, traded her leotard for an apron and worked a shift at a Raising Cane’s restaurant alongside her teammates to celebrate their historic National Championship victory. The Tigers’ first-ever NCAA title came thanks to a last-minute heroics from Aleah Finnegan on the balance beam. Dunne, who has one year of eligibility remaining, may reconsider returning for a fifth year after this historic experience.
LSU’s gymnastics team, including star athlete Olivia Dunne, secured their first national championship title at the NCAA Championships. Led by Haleigh Bryant and Aleah Finnegan’s impressive performances, the team narrowly defeated California for the victory. Head coach Jay Clark praised the intensity and determination displayed by all competing teams. Dunne, reflecting on her collegiate career, expressed gratitude for the memories and hinted at a possible future near the ocean. Her boyfriend, MLB prospect Paul Skenes, shared his support on social media, acknowledging the challenges and understanding Dunne faces as a student-athlete.
