LSU's Olivia Dunne wants to work towards 'equality for women in all sports'

LSU’s Olivia Dunne wants to work towards ‘equality for women in all sports’

Aldous James1 año ago

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, one of the most followed college athletes on social media, opened up about her goals and ambitions Monday in an interview with Instagram.

Dunne and the Tigers are gearing up for the NCAA Gymnastics Championship later this week. She spoke about wanting to see a change in women’s sports.

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LSU Tigers gymnast Olivia Dunne during a match against the West Virginia Mountaineers on March 10, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

“The change I want to be and work for is equality for women in all sports. I love team versus individual competition because I enjoy competing with a group of amazing women,” Dunne said.

Dunne might have one of the busiest schedules of any college athlete. She has multiple name, likeness and likeness (NIL) deals, 7.4 million followers on TikTok and an additional 3.9 million on Instagram, as well as balancing being a college athlete and schoolwork.

LSU Tigers gymnast Olivia Dunne on March 10, 2023, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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“In terms of balancing school, social media and gym, I take it one thing at a time,” she said. “I wake up, go to school, practice and then social media. That’s how it happens every day. Everything is important to me, but it’s called a student-athlete for a reason: student before athlete.” “

Dunne added that he really wants to “build confidence and show that you can have it all.”

LSU will compete in Session I of the NCAA Semifinals. LSU’s opponents include Florida, Denver and Cal. It is the 32nd NCAA Championships appearance for the Tigers.