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Katherine, Olivia Dunne's mother reacted as the gymnast bid farewell with an emotional goodbye message. The 22-year-old took to her official social media handle to post a video sharing memories from her time as a gymnast and saying goodbye to the sport after five years at LSU as an NCAA athlete.
Dunne returned to LSU for her final year of eligibility after much speculation and stated that one of her big goals was to help LSU defend the title. But unfortunately, while the team put on some spectacular performances through the NCAA season, LSU did not qualify for finals after finishing 3rd in the semi-finals at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships.
This marked the end of Olivia Dunne's gymnastics career, as she has been very vocal about the fact that she would not be turning pro. Olivia Dunne shared her journey as a gymnast that spanned over 20 years in an emotional video that showcased snippets of some of her best moments on the mat, right from her childhood.
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“Time flies when you're having fun. Something said when you're enjoying yourself to the point where time seems to slip away from you, and that's exactly how the past 20 years in this sport have felt. The highs, the lows, making the USA national team, and competing for our country. Every risk was worth the reward,” she said.
Her mother, Katherine Dunne, reacted to the video showcasing her journey and expressed her love for the gymnast.
"I love you! So proud of you ❤️," wrote her mother.
Olivia Dunne's mother opens up about the gymnast's massive popularity on social media
Olivia Dunne's mother opened up about the gymnast's massive popularity on social media in an interview with the Salt Lake Tribune. She shared how her daughter always wanted to elevate the sport of gymnastics to a larger audience and watch the sport grow.
Furthermore, Katherine Dunne expressed her elation on witnessing her daughter's growth both on the professional and personal front.
"When Olivia started social media, she always wanted to try to bring more eyeballs to the sport of college gymnastics. It's really gratifying for her to see the appetite for it grow and the audience grow more and more each year,” she said.
Her mother spoke about the rise in women's sports and shared how the new enthusiasm for women's sports will help the women get the recognition they deserve.
