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Life is good for Olivia Dunne... as she continues to work on her modeling career this summer after announcing her return to LSU for the fall.
On Wednesday, the 21-year-old gymnast shared footage of herself poolside in LA on her Instagram Story, two days after revealing that she will be back in Baton Rouge for a fifth year on the Tigers' gymnastics team.
In May, Dunne made a red-carpet appearance for Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Party in New York, as she twinned with Paige Spiranac in a see-through dress.
However, it's unclear if this week's photoshoot in LA was for the magazine.
On Monday, Dunne told her followers on social media that she isn't 'Dunne yet' with college gymnastics. Her decision brings back one of college sports' most marketable athletes to a program coming off its first national championship.
Olivia Dunne was spotted in a pool in LA after announcing her return to LSU for a fifth year
On Monday, the 21-year-old said in a viral clip that she isn't 'Dunne' with college gymnastics
Dunne read a statement in a video montage posted on Instagram and X in which she says, 'No matter how many opportunities come my way off the mat, there's just something about LSU' and being part of a squad that made school history.
LSU also shared the post in a new release in which Dunne said she found a renewed love for the sport last season.
The All-American appeared in nine meets last season, competing in the uneven bars and floor events and twice achieving a score of 9.900 in the latter, most recently in the NCAA Fayetteville regional second round. She said she wanted to show her versatility in multiple events.
In May, Dunne and Paige Spiranac caught the eye at Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Party in NYC
'I really enjoyed the dynamic of the team this year and it all came together well,' said Dunne, whose academic awards include four Southeastern Conference selections and a Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association's All-American honor.
'Winning the national championships was a great team accomplishment, but I feel like I have more to give as an individual competitor.'
Dunne will return to LSU for a final season along with NCAA all-around champion Haleigh Bryant, Sierra Ballard, Chase Brock and Alyona Shchennikova.
The Hillsdale, New Jersey, native is one of the top earners in name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation ($3.9million) and has a massive social media following (5.3M on Instagram and 8M on TikTok).
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