After competing strongly, LSU gymnast and social media superstar Olivia Dunne said coming back for a fifth season in 2025 was 'the best decision I ever made'

One of college athletics most popular athletes is glad she’s back for her fifth and final year of eligibility. LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne had strong performances on the balance beam and floor on Friday.

LSU Gymnastics kicked off its quest to defend its national title on Saturday. The No. 2 Tigers defeated Iowa State at home 197.300-194.100. Olivia Dunne scored above 9.8 in both of her events against the Cyclones.

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Olivia Dunne has become the latest athlete to perform the Donald Trump dance ahead of her return to gymnastics action. The LSU star started her final season on Friday, January 3, with boyfriend Paul Skenes among the crowd as the Tigers beat Iowa State.

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Livvy Dunne had a brief message after her triumphant return to the mat. In LSU's season opener against Iowa State, the No. 2-ranked Tigers defeated the Cyclones with a score of 197.300 to 194.100. The Tigers' score was the second-highest in a season opener in program history,