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With over 5 million followers on Instagram, it’s safe to say that gymnast Livvy Dunne knows how to capture an audience’s attention.
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Dunne, who is also one of the biggest beneficiaries of NIL (name, image and likeness), has been posting on the platform since she was a little gymnast with a dream. Let’s take a look back at some of the 21-year-old’s best shots over the years.
The summary begins with a nice carousel swipe from November 2019, when Dunne joined the Louisiana State University women’s gymnastics team. In the two pictures, Dunne is — who later led the Tigers to their first NCAA victory on the mat — She is seen wearing LSU gym gear and holding a pen as she signs on for the team.
“Officially a Tiger!🐯,” she captioned the photos. “I’m so excited and happy to have signed with my dream school! Thank you to my parents and especially my coaches for making this possible💜 Geaux Tigers!🥳 @lsugym @enaparamus #lsu #signingday”
In July 2021, Dunne delighted her followers with a bikini photo. The student and athlete is seen in a two-piece blue swimsuit while posing on a beach in Malibu. The model decided to caption the photo with a playful play on words, writing, “What up bu!”.
Next up is another upload with two photos of Dunne posing in her LSU jersey, representing the team’s colors – purple and gold. In the February 2022 post, Dunne sits cross-legged on a bed. The NCAA athlete captioned the post with “Wonder Woman vibes.”
Serena Van Der Woodsen, is that you? In July 2023, Dunne posted a few pictures of herself on the steps of a brownstone in New York City on Instagram. The LSU Tiger captioned the carousel swipe, “Gossip Girl here…💋.”
The former US national team player celebrated her 21st birthday with an Instagram post. On October 1, 2023, Dunne posted a carousel picture of her posing in a white sequin mini dress with a black birthday sash. The New Jersey native captioned the photo, “Doing your thing 21!🥂 #21.”
This roundup wouldn’t be complete without a post from the social media sensation with her boyfriend Paul Skenes (22). In May, the influencer supported the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher by posting three pictures with him in a carousel swipe. In the snaps, Dunne can be seen in black and gold – the Pirates’ colors – hugging her husband. The picture was taken at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and captioned “Keep it up, Bucco💛.”
In July, Dunne announced she would return to LSU for a fifth and final year on the mat. That same month, the college athlete cheered on her fellow gymnasts at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
