Louisiana State University (LSU) gymnast Olivia Dunne was set to compete in her final home meet at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 7, 2025. This senior night event was meant to be a special moment in her career, but just a day before the meet, she announced she would not be able to compete due to a serious knee injury. This news shocked her fans and teammates, who had been looking forward to seeing her perform one last time at home.
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On March 6, 2025, Olivia Dunne shared an emotional update on her Instagram stories, revealing that she had been dealing with an avulsion fracture of her patella. This type of injury occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away by a tendon or ligament, making it painful and difficult to perform high-impact movements. In her post, she wrote:
“Hi friends! Unfortunately, I’ve been dealing with an avulsion fracture of my patella and will not be able to compete on senior night. It absolutely breaks my heart to not get the opportunity to compete in the PMAC one last time. Tiger fans, you’ve been so good to me. Thank you for the endless support and as always, Geaux Tigers! -Liv.”
Despite not competing, Olivia Dunne was present at the event, celebrating alongside her teammates Haleigh Bryant, Sierra Ballard, and Chase Brock.
She wore LSU’s signature purple and gold leotard and shared an emotional moment with her fellow senior gymnasts. In another Instagram story, she wrote, “One last time in the PMAC with my sisters.”
LSU moves forward without Olivia Dunne for upcoming competitions
With their senior night meet against the University of Georgia completed, the LSU Tigers will next face Auburn University on March 14, 2025, before competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championships on March 22, 2025.
It remains uncertain if Olivia Dunne will return to compete for the remainder of the season, but fans continue to show their support as she focuses on recovery. Despite the setback, she has already made a lasting impact on LSU gymnastics, both as a competitor and a social media sensation.
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