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Olivia Dunne On Top-Earning Student Athletes Says 'Let's Go Girls'

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By Alisan Duran on January 31, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST
Updated on February 2, 2024 at 7:24 PM EST

Olivia Dunne's social media post recently went viral, discussing her position among the top-earning NIL athletes!

The LSU gymnast boasts nearly 13 million followers combined across her Instagram and TikTok accounts. Securing a NIL deal valued at $3.5 million, Dunne ranks second in the nation for NIL earnings.

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All About Girl Power

Dunne is set to feature in a new Prime Video documentary alongside fellow LSU athletes Flau’jae Johnson, Angel Reese, and Jayden Daniels. The documentary will spotlight LSU's college sports program, which is home to three of the top 10 NIL earners.

In a recent TikTok clip, the 21-year-old appeared to respond to the NIL achievements of LSU's female athletes. Wearing a blue jacket, she lip-synced the words, "When I heard the top-earning student-athletes would be football or basketball players. And I said how hard can it be? Boys do it."

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Missing In Action

Accompanied by the caption, "Let's go girls," Dunne's latest social media post addresses recent concerns surrounding her absence from LSU's last two meets.

Notably, she was missing during the Tigers' recent loss to Missouri, with a score of 197.325-197.225. Dunne was spotted on the sidelines, cheering on her teammates, but notably did not participate as the second performer in the floor exercise, a role she had fulfilled in LSU's first two meets of the season.

Additionally, Dunne was absent in the previous week's meet against Kentucky. While it remains unclear if Dunne is dealing with an injury, her fans and followers are eagerly awaiting updates on her status.

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Olivia Dunne's Absence Is A Strategy?

Speculation abounds regarding Dunne's absence from the LSU gymnastics program. Recently, Head Coach Jay Clark and standout gymnast Kiya Johnson provided insights into the team’s performance and strategic decisions for the season. Coach Clark's revelations have left fans even more curious about the situation. LSU Tiger TV shared this update on their YouTube channel.

In previous LSU gymnastics events and engagements, the absence of Dunne raised questions with vague explanations. However, recent content from LSU Tiger TV's YouTube channel shed light on many uncertainties and suspicions.

Commenting on the overall strategy, game plan, and potential gymnasts just five days ago, Clark emphasized the importance of "fresh legs."

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This statement underscored their newfound focus on strategic planning. The Tigers' head coach expressed disappointment in the outcome but remains optimistic about winning the final routine. Despite feeling like they missed an opportunity, the team is resolute in their commitment to improvement and making a strong comeback.

The Reason Behind Olivia Dunne's Absence

Clark, who's recognized for his strategic prowess and adept management of the team's resources, has finally offered some clarity regarding Dunne's absence.

Responding to questions about player rotations and the team's competitive strategy, he hinted at a deliberate approach to handling the gymnast's involvement. As a result, fans and followers of Dunne now have valuable insight into the team's plan to implement a winning formula.

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