Olivia Dunne has struggled with a left knee injury, which forced the LSU star gymnast to miss the last three meets. As if that weren’t enough, she has now suffered a significant financial blow.
LSU’s head coach addressed the 22-year-old gymnast’s health issue. “Liv’s knee is still a problem. It’s not a stress fracture, but a stress reaction in her kneecap.” The high demands of her sport may be taking a heavy toll on her.
Livvy Dunne remains the only gymnast in On3 NIL’s top 100 rankings, but she dropped from No. 2 to No. 4. Despite this, she is still the only gymnast and the only woman in the top five. This ranking drop cost her $100,000, as her current NIL valuation stands at $4.1 million.
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Some alternatives while she recovers from the injury
Olivia Dunne is the most-followed NCAA athlete, with 5.4 million Instagram followers and 8 million on TikTok. This massive following has made her a highly sought-after athlete for sports brands looking to promote their products.
Dunne already collaborated with W, a men’s grooming brand founded by Jake Paul in October 2024. This partnership could offer an alternative source of income while she recovers from her knee injury.
The last time Dunne performed on the uneven bars was against Arkansas. Since then, she has been absent due to her injury. However, her fans eagerly await her return to the LSU gymnastics team.
Currently, Dunne ranks in the On3 NIL top 100, behind Arch Manning (No. 1, $6.5 million), Texas Longhorns quarterback; Cooper Flagg (No. 2, $4.8 million), Duke Blue Devils shooting guard; and Carson Beck (No. 3, $4.3 million), Miami Hurricanes quarterback.
Olivia Dunne’s injury is affecting her beyond the physical. She suffered a major financial setback in the On3 NIL rankings, but she remains focused on her recovery and rehabilitation to return to LSU as soon as possible.
