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New York Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Livvy Dunne gives rare update on post-LSU plans in revealing video: ‘Life is sweet as cinnamon'
Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne shared a lot of changes in her life since announcing her gymnastics retirement last month. The former LSU gymnast revealed Tuesday on her TikTok that she completed her first semester of grad school and purchased an apartment in New York City. 'First semester grad school done, house hunting at the beach, bought a nyc apt, and walking to get a piña colada life is sweet like cinnamon,' Dunne, 22, wrote, including a video of her modeling a leopard-print bikini while walking along the beach. 'Quick lil life update,' the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model captioned her post. Dunne, who is a native of New Jersey, did not elaborate further. The influencer announced her plans for grad school in December, but did not say where she was enrolled at the time. 5 Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne shared a lot of changes in her life since announcing her gymnastics retirement last month in a TikTok video on May 6, 2025. Livvy Dunne/TikTok Dunne is studying technology management, she told GQ last month in a joint interview with her boyfriend, All-Star Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. She majored in interdisciplinary studies for undergrad. She added that she could see herself putting down roots in Florida, the same state where her grandparents live. Dunne became an internet sensation during the COVID-19 pandemic, during which she began posting videos of herself doing gymnastics on the beach while visiting her grandparents in Florida. She became one of the faces of the name, image, and likeness (NIL) era when the NCAA rules changed, and is the highest-earning female college athlete in history. 5 Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne. Instagram Dunne has made an estimated $9.5 million since the NIL rule change went into effect in 2021. After winning an NCAA title with LSU in 2023, Dunne returned for her fifth year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dunne announced her gymnastics retirement last month following LSU's loss in the NCAA championships. 5 Olivia Dunne cheer on her teammates during Session 2 of the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships semifinals at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX on April 17, 2025. Kyle Okita/CSM/Shutterstock The Tigers finished third in the NCAA semifinals, missing out on a third straight national championship appearance. Dunne previously told The Post she wanted to focus on her brand after leaving LSU. 'I feel like [Sports Illustrated] is something that can last beyond college,' said Dunne, who made her debut in the 2023 edition. 5 Olivia Dunne attends the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue release party at Hard Rock Hotel New York on May 18, 2023 in New York City. Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 'I think that's important, creating a substantial brand that will last post-college. And [SI Swim] is one of those, I don't even want to call it a partnership, because they're like family to me. That's been amazing.' Beyond her modeling, Dunne explained she wants to teach the next generation of female college athletes how to capitalize on their NIL. 'So I definitely want to do something [in NIL] overall, after I'm done at LSU,' she said. 'And hopefully expand beyond LSU and help educate people and just help girls out. … I've always loved sports. So definitely something in the sports realm.' 5 Olivia Dunne during an interview at the New York Post studios in New York in September 2021. Brian Zak/NY Post Dunne has supported the reigning NL Rookie of the Year, Skenes, who was drafted by the Pirates and got a $9.2 million signing bonus, at some of his games.
Forbes
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
‘Elite Eight' And National Championship Field Finalized For NCAA Women's Gymnastics
ST LOUIS, MO - APRIL 21: The national championship trophy is on display during the Division I ... More Women's Gymnastics Championship held at Chaifetz Arena on April 21, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. UCLA won with a score of 197.5625 points. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) The 2025 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships field is officially set. Last week's regional championships saw the postseason field of 36 cut to a 'Sweet Sixteen,' and finally an 'Elite Eight' slated to compete in Fort Worth later this month. On Saturday, the first four teams punched their tickets to Texas. After their top two performances in their respective championships, No. 1 LSU, No. 4 Utah, No. 5 UCLA, and No. 8 Michigan State secured berths to the NCAA Championships. While top qualifier LSU finished at the top of the podium in their regional, No. 8 Michigan State impressed, finishing just .050 behind the defending National Champion Tigers – a razor-thin deficit. The Spartans' 'Elite Eight' appearance marks their first return to the NCAA Championships as a team in over 30 years. A testament to Michigan State's staggering rise to prominence, NCAA analyst and three-time NCAA Champion Trinity Thomas cited the Spartans as the team that most impressed her across this weekend's competitions. Michigan State will have another shot at No. 1 LSU in Fort Worth in the 'Elite Eight' Semifinal on April 17. However, the newfound rivals will be joined by significant star power. LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 1: Nikki Smith of Michigan State Spartans Gymnastics celebrates with ... More teammates after performing in the floor exercise during a meet against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion on February 1, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melinda Meijer/) The nine-time National Champion Utah Red Rocks will join MSU and LSU, along with No. 5 UCLA, the 2025 Big Ten Champions. Led by 2021 Olympic silver medalist Grace McCallum and superstar freshman Avery Neff, the Red Rocks are hungry for their first title since 1995. Sporting three Olympians – including Olympic Champion Jordan Chiles – the UCLA Bruins also look to prove their potential in Fort Worth. Four more programs joined this quad after strong performances at Sunday's finals. No. 11 Alabama redeemed a disappointing regular season, knocking out 2024 National Runner-Up No. 6 California by just one-tenth. The No. 3 Florida Gators qualified alongside their SEC rival, securing a win after solid performances from Olympic alternate Leanne Wong and UCLA transfer athlete Selena Harris. In their first postseason appearance since losing the top overall seed to LSU, No. 2 Oklahoma cruised to a dominant win in their regional final, posting a massive 198.450. Senior Jordan Bowers recorded her highest all-around total of 2025 on Sunday, earning three perfect tens to lead the Sooners to victory. No. 7 Missouri joined the Sooners, staving off a formidable challenge from SEC rival No. 15 Auburn to secure the fourth NCAA Championship appearance for the program. Renowned for her superior work on the balance beam, senior Helen Hu clinched the win for the Tigers with a spectacular beam routine. Team Qualifiers – 'Elite Eight:' LSU, Oklahoma, Florida, Utah, UCLA, Missouri, Michigan State, Alabama AUBURN, ALABAMA - JANUARY 24: Jade Carey of the Oregon State Beavers competes on the floor during a ... More meet against the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena on January 24, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by) The 'Elite Eight' will also be joined by 20 individual athletes representing their programs in the all-around and on the four events. Three-time Olympic medalist Oregon State's Jade Carey qualified to compete as the top all-around gymnast from her respective region. Currently ranked No. 1 in the all-around and top five on all four events, Carey heads to Texas seeking an elusive NCAA title. 2024 Olympic teammate Joscelyn Roberson will accompany Carey. After a historic freshman season representing No. 16 Arkansas, the World Champion and Olympic alternate will compete in the all-around alongside teammate Maddie Jones. Individual Qualifiers (Unofficial): All-Around: Jade Carey (Oregon State), Mary McDonough (Washington), Joscelyn Roberson (Arkansas), and Madison Ulrich (Denver) Vault: Rosie Casali (Denver), Sophia Diaz (Michigan), Kaya Forbes (North Carolina), and Ady Wahl (Georgia). Uneven Bars: Olivia Greaves (Auburn), Maddie Jones (Arkansas), Rylie Mundell (Denver), and Maddie Williams (California). Balance Beam: Brynlee Andersen (BYU), Mya Lauzon (California), Isabella Magnelli (Kentucky), and Gabby McLaughlin (Auburn) Floor Exercise: Creslyn Brose (Kentucky), Mya Hooten (Minnesota), Mya Lauzon (California), and Lily Smith (Georgia) The 2025 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships will be held at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas from April 17 to April 19.
Forbes
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
NCAA Women's Gymnastics Postseason Tournament Begins Wednesday
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - APRIL 20: Louisiana State University receive their National Championship trophy ... More after the 2024 NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena on April 20, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Aric Becker/) The journey to the 2025 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships begins on April 2. Thirty-six programs have successfully advanced to the postseason tournament, with the first four teams competing Wednesday. Over the next five days, the regional field will be whittled down from 36 to eight teams. The top eight teams will advance to the 2025 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, set for April 17-19, where they'll vie for coveted positions to compete in the season finale: the 'Four on the Floor.' Determined by their finishes at this week's competitions, top individual gymnasts from non-qualifying teams will also earn berths. Four all-around gymnasts and 16 event specialists will advance to compete in Texas. In a historic development, the defending National Champion LSU Tigers claimed the No. 1 overall seed after their impressive win at the 2025 SEC Championships. This marks the first time the Tigers have entered the postseason as the sport's top dog. It's also the first time since 2014 that the Oklahoma Sooners aren't the top seed. While the Tigers, Sooners, and top SEC teams battled in late March, the No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks sat at home. Due to a formatting change spurred by conference realignment, the Razorbacks were controversially excluded from competing at the 2025 SEC Championships. Coach Jordyn Wieber's hungry squad will likely have a chip on its shoulder this postseason. Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and the No. 5 UCLA Bruins also enter the week with significant momentum. The Bruins impressed at March's Big Ten Championships, claiming the title and posting the highest conference score of the weekend (higher than No. 1 LSU's). Jade Carey, Chiles' fellow Olympic Champion, has had nothing short of a historic career – but an NCAA title still eludes her. Carey looks to lead her Oregon State Beavers to the NCAA Championships for the program's first appearance since 2019. This week's Regional Championships span the country, with four programs hosting the qualifiers: the University of Alabama, Penn State University, the University of Utah, and the University of Washington. The time for falls and slip-ups is no more. Stuck landings are non-negotiable. The top two teams from each regional semifinal will move on to the regional final. From there, the top two teams in the regional final advance to nationals. If you finish third, your season is over. This may not be 'March Madness,' but trust me – there will be madness. In 2022, LSU struggled in the second round, falling to underdogs Missouri and Iowa to end their title hopes. Just last season, perennial powerhouse Oklahoma famously collapsed in the NCAA Semifinal round, ending their historic season without the ultimate crown. Gymnastics is one of the most unforgiving and unpredictable sports. Anything's possible when you mix a uniquely challenging sport with postseason pressure. Determined on the first-ever NCAA Gymnastics Selection Show broadcast on ESPNU, the seedings and competition schedule are as follows: Play-in: Thursday, April 3 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+ Clemson vs. Rutgers Semifinal I: Friday, April 4 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 6 Cal No. 11 Alabama North Carolina Iowa Semifinal II: Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 3 Florida No. 14 Oregon State NC State (Play-in Winner) Play-in: Wednesday, April 2 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+ Maryland vs. West Virginia Semifinal I: Thursday, April 3 at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 8 Michigan State No. 9 Kentucky Ohio State Penn State Semifinal II: Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 1 LSU No. 16 Arkansas Michigan (Play-in Winner) Play-in: Wednesday, April 2 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+ BYU vs. Utah State Semifinal I: Thursday, April 3 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 5 UCLA No. 12 Minnesota Southern Utah Boise State Semifinal II: Thursday, April 3 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 4 Utah No. 13 Stanford Denver (Play-in Winner) Play-in: Thursday, April 3 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+ Illinois vs. UC Davis Semifinal I: Friday, April 4 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 7 Missouri No. 10 Georgia Arizona Arizona State Semifinal II: Friday, April 4 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 2 Oklahoma No. 15 Auburn Nebraska (Play-in Winner)
