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The curtain has closed on one of the most memorable eras in LSU gymnastics history. With a group of seniors that didn't just win titles but helped redefine college gymnastics, it's not just the end of a season - it's the end of a movement.
Olivia "Livvy" Dunne, Haleigh Bryant, Aleah Finnegan and the rest of the Tigers' senior class turned the program into a national powerhouse. In 2024, they made history by bringing home LSU's first-ever national title in the sport. This year, they tried to run it back, but the dream ended in the semifinals of the 2025 NCAA Championships.
Still, no one's walking away without leaving a legacy behind.
When LSU Gymnastics shared a goodbye post on Instagram - a slideshow of career highlights and emotional moments captioned "Forever Legends. Forever LSU." - fans flocked to the comments. Dunne's reply stood out: just two words and an emoji. "Forever LSU"
A quiet goodbye from college gymnastics' loudest star
For someone who's spent the last few years in the spotlight, Livvy Dunne didn't need a long caption to make a statement. The comment quickly drew likes and replies of its own. Short, emotional, and completely in character.
Now 22, Dunne steps into a future without LSU meets, chalk, or routines. But she's hardly disappearing. As Forbes and On3 have reported, she's built one of the most valuable personal brands in college sports, dominating the NIL space with endorsement deals from Vuori, American Eagle, and Motorola, among others. And let's not forget her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit appearances.
Still, this farewell post wasn't about brand-building. It was about four years of hard work, team wins, and a program that rose alongside her.
Other names like Olympic champ Jordan Chiles at UCLA or Oklahoma's dynasty-level squad might now carry the NCAA torch. But LSU's place in the gymnastics conversation is secure - thanks in large part to this class.
As the comments poured in under the Tigers' post, Dunne's stood alone in its simplicity. Maybe that's why it hit so hard.