Olivia Dunne, aka Livvy, is preparing for her final and fifth gymnastics season at LSU. And, she recently shared a throwback picture of herself.
On 5 November, the artistic gymnast and social media star took to Instagram and posted her latest headshot, along with a picture from her first year on the team.
Highlights
- Olivia Dunne is gearing up for her final season in the NCAA gymnastics.
- She was featured in the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She returned for the 2024 Issue which was shot in Portugal.
- Paul Skenes’ girlfriend revealed that her salary is in seven figures.
The first photo shows Olivia in a purple and gold LSU zip-up with a cross necklace for the upcoming season.
The second photo is an older headshot on a top similar to her earlier years. She captioned the post,
“In the blink of an eye #supersenior #old”
This marks her final season following the team’s NCAA championship win last year. After an outstanding season, the 2023-24 team secured LSU’s first gymnastics national title.
Olivia Dunne Is The Highest-Paid Female College Athlete
Since athletes were allowed to earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), Olivia Dunne has been a top earner.
According to On3, the 22-year-old ranks second overall and first among women in this season’s NIL rankings.
Her unmatched fame comes from being the captain of the LSU gymnastics team, which is the current NCAA National Champions.
In addition, her flawless beauty has also allowed her to endorse multiple brands across different categories.
One of her most notable deals is with the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. In 2023, she made her debut in the issue, photographed in Puerto Rico.
The photo shoot showcased her in edgy, schoolgirl-inspired looks with dark color palettes and cut-out swimsuits.
In 2024, she returned for her second consecutive appearance in the Swimsuit Issue.
This time, the photoshoot took place in Porto and the North of Portugal. According to SI, the theme embraced balletcore and cottagecore styles. It also featured pastel colors, floral prints, and feminine details.
“Last year, we featured Livvy the D1 athlete, highlighting her accolades as an all-academic and an all-star on the rise. This year, we are featuring Livvy as a well-established, industrious entrepreneur who is here to stay, who continues to break barriers, continues to work hard and forge an unforgettable path for herself and future generations of female athletes.”
SI Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day
Olivia Dunne Earns $2.3 Million A Year
In an interview with The New York Times, Olivia revealed that she has a seven-figure salary. The LSU star athlete is the highest-paid female college athlete in the country.
The artistic gymnast makes most of her money from brand deals and sponsorships. She is a brand ambassador for Vuori and stars in several campaigns for the clothing brand.
Moreover, she is also a partner with Accelerator Active Energy, American Eagle Outfitters, and Purina Pro Plan pet food.
Last year, Olivia was named No. 48 on Forbes’s 2023 Top Creators list with earnings of $2.3 million. As per On3, Dunne’s NIL valuation is around $2.3 million.
During her appearance on the Full Send Podcast, she shared that she once earned over $500,000 from a single sponsored post.
Furthermore, Livvy has over 14 million followers on social media, with TikTok being her biggest platform.
She has over 8 million followers on TikTok. One of her TikTok videos went viral this Halloween when she dressed up as Wonder Woman.
From the comments, it’s clear that Dunne is not only one of the most popular NCAA athletes but also an inspiring role model for future athletes.
Additional Information
- Olivia Dunne is currently dating the Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher Paul Skenes. The couple went public in August 2023.
- In an interview with People, the gymnast said that she and her boyfriend are like Yin and Yang, and being opposites helps their relationship work well.
- Livvy was featured in Prime Video’s “The Money Game: LSU” a six-part NIL-focused docuseries.
