BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: LSU gymnastics fans are in for an exciting time as their highly anticipated event, "Media Day," has finally arrived. Olivia Dunne, the shining star of NCAA gymnastics and recognized as the highest-earning female college athlete in the nation, added her distinctive flair to the occasion.
She delighted attendees by reimagining a popular TikTok trend that perfectly encapsulated her contagious enthusiasm for supporting her fellow teammates.
Olivia Dunne, a student-athlete representing Louisiana State University (LSU), has gained substantial recognition in the realm of collegiate athletics thanks to her active involvement in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) endorsement agreements.
Her perspectives on this subject were prominently showcased in a recent interview featured in Sports Illustrated's October edition, aptly titled 'The Money Issue.' This interview offered a revealing look into the motivations propelling her quest for the limelight.
Olivia Dunne lights up LSU Gymnastics Media Day
@livvy They’re stars. #foryou #lsu #gymnastics ♬ original sound - MORE ENERGY 😎The 20-year-old gymnastics prodigy proudly displayed her school pride by wearing the newest version of the iconic, shimmering purple-and-silver "LSU Tigers" long-sleeve leotard.
She sat on the floor, with her phone capturing this memorable moment, effectively encapsulating the spirit of the day. In the background, her teammate Tori Tatum struck a playful splits pose against the timeless dark green picture day backdrop, illuminated by a flurry of camera flashes.
Dunne also acknowledged as a 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, lip-synced to the TikTok audio while vigorously raising her fists and applauding, exclaiming, "Ay! Go! More passion. More passion. More passion. More energy. More energy. More footwork. More footwork."
Her flowing, long blonde hair was gathered into a casual ponytail, enabling her to fully immerse herself in this lively performance.
Accompanied by the on-screen text reading, "Me hyping my teammates up during media day," Dunne's TikTok video flawlessly captured the spirited ambiance of LSU gymnastics' picture day, leaving fans eagerly anticipating more glimpses into the exciting moments from their adored gymnastics team.
Internet reacts to Olivia Dunne's TikTok video
One user wrote, "Girl ur rolling on the floor like u gotta pee," while another user wrote, "I've never wanted to be the floor more in my life."
Another user wrote, "Bad cameraman." A fourth user wrote, "Now we need Livvy’s media day pics," whereas a fifth user wrote, "Last years was amazing," to which Dunne replied, "Just wait for this years…"