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Livvy Dunne has huge decision to make about gymnastics career

Olivia “Livi” Dunn’s gymnastics future is unclear.

Dunn, 21, recently completed her senior year at Louisiana State University and is a member of the Lady Tigers women’s gymnastics team that made history in April by leading the team to its first-ever NCAA Championship.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model has one year of eligibility left to compete in her fifth and final year of competition with the Louisiana State University gymnastics team.

“So I’m in my fifth year of eligibility and I haven’t decided yet,” Dunn told The Post, talking about his partnership with her. Purina Pro PlanThat includes her and boyfriend Paul Skenes’ English cream retriever, Lou. “I’m thinking about it… but I’m eligible,” she said. [for another year at LSU].

“I once competed for the U.S. team, but I finished that chapter and went to Louisiana State University, so I don’t plan on competing in the Olympics or anything beyond that.”

Livi Dunn does exercises with her dog, Lou, in an ad for Purina Pro Plan. Purina Pro Plan

Dunn was one of four seniors on the 2023-24 gymnastics tournament list, along with Elena Arenas, Hailey Bryant and Chase Bullock. Roster, This included seven graduate students.

Arenas, who was limited during her senior season by a back injury, is retiring from competitive gymnastics and announced the news in an Instagram post on June 27.

“If my body allows it, I want to continue doing gymnastics for another 100 years!” She wrote.

Olivia Dunn kisses the trophy after the Louisiana State University Tigers gymnastics team won the national championship during the 2024 Women’s National Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena on April 20, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
Olivia Dunn warms up on the floor before the start of the 2024 Women’s National Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena on April 20, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters

Bryant, the 2024 NCAA all-around champion, will return to the Tigers for his final year of eligibility in 2025. She announced After LSU won in April.

Blocks too Announced She announced in May that she would return for her final season at LSU.

The Lady Tigers won the national title with a score of 198.225, beating California (197.850), Utah (197.800) and Florida (197.4375) at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

“A national championship was obviously the ultimate goal,” Dan said. “It was the best thing that happened my senior year. I’m just happy that we were able to make history together as a team.”

With more than 13 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, Dan has become the face of the name, image, likeness (NIL) era and reportedly earns seven figures a year.

Olivia Dunn arrives on the red carpet at the SI Swimsuit Issue Launch held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 18, 2024 in Hollywood, Florida. Pichichipics / SplashNews.com

After completing his final year at Louisiana State University, Dan returned to his hometown of New Jersey.

But her work as a social media influencer and model has her traveling the world, and she is in a long-distance relationship with Skenes, the Pirates pitcher who was the first overall pick in last year’s MLB draft.

The right-hander started the season as a red-hot pitcher in the minor leagues, pitching more than 1,000 mph with Triple-A Indianapolis before being promoted to the major leagues in May.

Dunn cheered on Skenes at some of his games after he signed with the Pirates for $9.2 million.

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) met his girlfriend, Louisiana State University gymnast Olivia Dunn, after making his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs on May 11, 2024 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Charles LeClair – USA TODAY Sports
CUMBERLAND, Georgia, USA – Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 29, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters

Skenes, 22, who won an NCAA title at LSU in 2023, acknowledged his connection to Dunn in an interview. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 2023.

Dan is currently focused on his work and his various obligations to the brand.

In 2024, she will return to the SI Swimsuit Issue for the second consecutive year.

“Once the season is over, I’ll fulfill all my obligations and work with the brands I’m affiliated with because I don’t normally work with them during the season,” Dan said.

Livi Dunn does exercises with her dog, Lou, in an ad for Purina Pro Plan. Purina Pro Plan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo0xr1LX2xo

Dan Purina Pro Plan The company launched “Fueled By,” a documentary series featuring stars such as world champion swimmer Michael Phelps, Olympian Lolo Jones and Fox Sports NFL sideline reporter Erin Andrews, focusing on athletes’ journeys in their respective sports and the important role nutrition plays in driving an active lifestyle with their dogs.

“For every view of the ‘Fueled By’ documentary series from now through the end of October, Pro Plan will donate up to $150,000. Athletes for Animals“I think it’s great to help find new homes for these dogs,” Dan says.

(L-R) Erin Andrews, Michael Phelps and Olivia Dunn attend the premiere of the Purina Pro Plan documentary series “Fueled By” at the Whitby Hotel on June 26, 2024 in New York City. Purina Pro Plan AP

Dunn, Andrews and Phelps all attended the premiere of the film “Fueled By” at the Whitby Hotel on Thursday and posed for pictures together.

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