Internet Reacts Unexpectedly to Olivia Dunne as Iconic Past Videos Go Viral: “Could Write a Thesis”
Gymnastics, you have filled my heart and will always be a part of me,” Olivia Dunne said through misty eyes in a heartfelt video she posted on April 21—the day she officially bid farewell to her collegiate gymnastics career. “You’ve shaped me into the person I am today, creating memories and sisterhoods that will last a lifetime beyond the sport. You are my first love.” In just 2 minutes and 36 seconds, the video traced every high and low of her LSU journey—from her earliest tumbles to her final salute on the mat. It was personal. It was poetic. And overall, it was pure Livvy.
Though her senior season in 2025 saw limited appearances—just four events—Olivia made her moments count. Her highest score, a 9.8750 in the floor exercise, wasn’t just a number. It was a reminder of her resilience. And with the NCAA’s newly implemented scoring system this year tightening the pathway to perfect 10s, that score became even more meaningful. Yet, almost as soon as the video dropped, so did the trolls.Isn’t this what most athletes do after college?” one comment sneered. Others echoed a sentiment that has unfairly shadowed Olivia Dunne’s entire gymnastics career—dismissing her as more influencer than an athlete, more hype than talent. The phrase “professional benchwarmer” wasn’t just cruel; it ignored the years of discipline and dedication that never made it to social media highlights. But then, 21 days later, something shifted.On May 11, the Instagram account Planet of Gymnastics posted a montage that changed the conversation. The clips were raw. Real. Powerful. Olivia was seen flipping on the balance beam, flying across the vault table, and delivering clean lines on uneven bars. The standout? A jaw-dropping double Arabian layout—executed with the kind of elite-level sharpness that silenced skeptics in a heartbeat.
