Livvy Dunne facts for kids
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Dunne with the LSU Tigers in 2025
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| Full name | Olivia Paige Dunne | ||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | Livvy, Liv | ||||||||||
| Country represented |  United States |
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| Born | October 1, 2002 Westwood, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 6.25 in (168 cm) | ||||||||||
| Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics | ||||||||||
| Years on national team | 2017 | ||||||||||
| Club | ENA Paramus | ||||||||||
| College team | LSU Tigers (2021–2025) | ||||||||||
| Head coach(es) | Jay Clark | ||||||||||
| Retired | April 17, 2025 | ||||||||||
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| Followers | 8.0 million | ||||||||||
| Likes | 464.9 million | ||||||||||
| Page Direct URL | livvy | ||||||||||
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Last updated: February 11, 2025 |
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Olivia Paige Dunne (born October 1, 2002), often called Livvy, is an American influencer and former artistic gymnast. She was also a model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Livvy was part of the LSU Tigers women's gymnastics team. In 2017, she joined the US Junior Women's National Team. Livvy has over 10 million followers on social media.
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About Livvy Dunne
Her Early Life and Training
Olivia Dunne was born on October 1, 2002, in Westwood, New Jersey. She grew up in Hillsdale, New Jersey. Livvy started gymnastics in 2005 at ENA Gymnastics. This gym is in Paramus, New Jersey. When she was 14, her mother homeschooled her. This allowed Livvy to spend more time training. She trained with her coach, Craig Zappa.
Her Gymnastics Journey
Livvy began her elite gymnastics career in 2014. She competed in events like the American Classic. In 2015, she qualified for the National Championships. She placed 25th in the all-around.
In 2016, Livvy continued to improve. She finished 12th in the all-around at the National Championships. She also placed well on the balance beam and floor exercise. In March 2017, Livvy was chosen for the team to compete in Italy. This was her first time on the National Team. She placed sixth in the all-around there. Later in 2017, she finished ninth in the all-around at the National Championships.
Becoming a Senior Gymnast
Livvy became a senior gymnast in 2018. She competed in the City of Jesolo Trophy. She also competed at the 2018 U.S. Classic on uneven bars. She had an ankle injury at the time. She later competed at the National Championships. Livvy did not compete in 2019 to rest her injuries. In November, she signed to join Louisiana State University. She started with their team in the 2020–21 season.
College Gymnastics at LSU
Livvy joined the LSU Tigers gymnastics team in 2020. During her first year (2020–21), she competed on the uneven bars. She scored well in many meets. At the SEC Championships, her score helped LSU finish second. She also scored well at the NCAA Championships semifinals.
In her second season, Livvy again competed on uneven bars. She also performed on the floor exercise. She matched her best score on uneven bars. At the NCAA regional semifinals, she scored high on both uneven bars and floor. LSU did not make it to the national championship that year.
Livvy faced several injuries in the 2022–23 season. These included torn labrums and a torn bicep. She returned to competition in February 2023.
Her 2023–24 season was very successful. She performed eight routines on floor exercise. She matched her best score twice. She also competed on uneven bars. LSU won the team title at the SEC Championships. Then, at the NCAA Championships, the Tigers won their first national championship ever!
Livvy decided to use her fifth year of eligibility. This was allowed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. She competed in four meets in the 2024–2025 season. However, she then got a knee injury. This injury ended her college gymnastics career. Livvy announced her retirement from gymnastics on April 17, 2025.
Livvy's Personal Life
Livvy Dunne is dating Paul Skenes. He is a professional baseball pitcher. He used to play for the LSU baseball team. Livvy was there when he played his first game for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024.
Livvy was also part of a TV show called The Money Game: LSU. This show was about college athletes. It focused on how they earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The show was nominated for an award.
