Olivia "Livvy" Dunne was born on October 1, 2002, in Westwood, New Jersey, and grew up in Hillsdale, New Jersey. Her parents, David Dunne and Katherine, with her older sister Julz, were very encouraging, which helped in nurturing the early interest of this young girl in gymnastics. The family's support was very important concerning how well and fast she would work at the sport.
Livvy Dunne's gymnastics journey began at the tender age of three at ENA Gymnastics in Paramus, New Jersey. By the time she was five, she was invited to try out for the pre-team at her gym, marking the start of her accelerated path in the sport. She quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the youngest athlete in the country to qualify for the Jr. International Elite at just 10 years old.
CAPTION: Chasing dreams, flipping through life. SOURCE: Instagram In 2017, she represented the U.S. national team at the City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy, where she helped the USA junior team win the gold All Around medal. As she transitioned to her senior career, Dunne made her debut in 2018 in Jesolo, Italy, and competed in events such as the 2018 US Classic and the 2020 USA National Championships in Boston.
In 2020, Dunne started competing for the LSU Tigers women's gymnastics team. She quickly developed into a top contributor for the Tigers at LSU. She has recorded a career-high of 9.925 on the bars and 9.90 on the floor. She consistently registers solid scores and was named WCGA All-American in 2021. She also had three appearances on the SEC Honor Roll, proving that the star fails not in the books, too.
During the 2023-24 season, Dunne was a member of the LSU team that won the program's first-ever NCAA women's gymnastics national championship. Injured for the championships, she had nonetheless contributed all year to her team and played a significant role in their historic success.
Dunne initially had hopes for the Olympics, but an injury when she was either "15 or 16" changed those plans. The setback then made her shift her focus from the Olympics to college, which brought her other opportunities and accolades.
CAPTION: Elevating with every move. SOURCE: Instagram It was a transition that showed her resilience and also opened up some doors.
Livvy Dunne has built a following online, with over 8 million followers on TikTok and upwards of 5 million on Instagram. She posts her gymnastics skills, dancing videos, and parts of her life that have led her to become such a popular figure among her audience. That's helped her transition beyond being known just within the world of gymnastics into one of the more well-known figures of college athletics.
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To date, Dunne has utilized the NCAA's NIL policy to secure major endorsements with companies like Grubhub, Vuori, BodyArmor, and American Eagle. In exchange, she makes seven figures annually from these various brands; estimates also show that she pulled in almost $2 million in 2024 alone. That, of course, would make her one of the highest-paid college athletes under the NIL policy to date and open more future doors for generations of athletes.
Dunne is in a long-distance relationship with Paul Skenes, a pitcher who was one of the top picks in the previous MLB draft. Their relationship was made public in August 2023.
CAPTION: Career goals and relationship goals — Livvy’s doing both. SOURCE: Instagram Amid her busy schedule, she manages to keep a good balance between her personal life and professional commitments.
After her senior year was over, Dunne returned to New Jersey but is still busy with her work as a social media influencer and model. She does a lot of traveling for her commitments, splitting her time between her home state and several other locations for brand partnerships and other ventures. Such a lively life speaks to her flexibility and commitment to her career.
With her elevated popularity, Dunne has had to navigate fan attention challenges. She has asked her fans to respect other gymnasts and the community of gymnastics. LSU has tightened security initiatives because of these concerns, including a security detail that travels with the team to monitor and assure her safety and well-being. This goes a long way to show just how seriously one should take safety and respect for the environment athletes are in.
Following the NCAA championship win, Dunne announced on July 8, 2024, that she will be returning to LSU for a fifth year, using the extra year of eligibility awarded because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CAPTION: The road to even greater achievements continues with one more year at LSU. SOURCE: Instagram That speaks volumes about her commitment to both her athletic and academic pursuit-to stay with both without showing lethargy.
Along with competing in gymnastics, Dunne has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue for consecutive years, including 2024. She has also partnered with Purina Pro Plan for the 'Fueled By' docuseries, which showcases her commitment to sports and nutrition in her active lifestyle with her dogs. This supports the cause of Athletes For Animals, which she strongly endorses; this shows her giving back and teaching positive values.
Livvy Dunne is 5 feet 6 inches or 168 cm tall and weighs around 121 pounds or 55 kgs. Her estimated net worth is around $6 million, mainly from her social media influence, endorsements, and gymnastics career. The financial stability this has given her has been enough to allow her to leverage other opportunities yet remain relevant not only in the world of sports but also in entertainment, making her a highly versatile and accomplished athlete.
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