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Olivia Dunne, the former LSU gymnastics standout and social media sensation, may have stepped away from collegiate athletics, but she hasn't faded from the public eye.
Since officially retiring after her fifth and final season with the LSU Lady Tigers, Dunne has embraced a post-gymnastics life filled with appearances, endorsements, and high-profile events.
Dunne's final year in Baton Rouge was bittersweet. After helping LSU clinch its first NCAA national title in gymnastics the previous season, she faced personal setbacks this year, including an avulsion fracture in her knee that sidelined her during the second half of the campaign.
Ultimately, LSU's 2025 title defense ended in disappointment as the Tigers failed to advance past the semifinals of the NCAA Championships.
Still, Dunne has moved forward at full speed. She recently gave the iconic "Riders Up!" command at the 2025 Kentucky Oaks and was named one of the cover models for this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, further cementing her crossover appeal in both sports and pop culture.
Livvy Dunne stuns fans by backing the Knicks at MSG
While Dunne is often seen ing her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, from behind home plate - making appearances in cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia - her latest outing caught fans by surprise.
On May 21, Dunne arrived at Madison Square Garden wearing a New York Knicks cap, signaling her for the team as they faced the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The move was unexpected given her well-documented allegiance to Skenes' Pirates, and the switch of team colors didn't go unnoticed.
Social media lit up as Dunne posted her gameday look, which also included a striking Balenciaga purse in Knicks blue - a $2,390 accessory that complemented her courtside appearance and highlighted her flair for mixing sports with fashion.
The Knicks, who had eliminated the top-seeded Boston Celtics in six games to reach their first conference finals in 25 years, are riding a wave of momentum - and so is Dunne, who now appears to be part of that narrative.
Her presence at MSG drew widespread attention and amplified the celebrity energy surrounding the high-stakes series.
With 5.3 million followers on Instagram and a growing influence beyond gymnastics, Dunne continues to make waves wherever she goes - whether it's at a ballpark, a horse track, or courtside in the NBA playoffs.