Olivia Dunne's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut was a highly anticipated event and her excitement was absolutely infectious. Despite the models being instructed to keep the news to themselves when they first receive the call, Dunne just had to share it with her mom. Jumping up and down and beaming with joy, the LSU star gymnast couldn't contain herself after getting off the phone with Sports Illustrated.
She said, "I called my mom, even though you're not supposed to tell anyone right away. I had to tell my mom."
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Olivia Dunne was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico
In the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue, Olivia Dunne was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico. A prominent figure in the sports world, Dunne has been practicing gymnastics since she was 3 years old, and it is no surprise that her athleticism has led her to where she is now.
The exclusive photos of Olivia Dunne from this year's SI Swimsuit Issue are out. As one of the most anticipated releases of the year, the wait is finally over. Take a look.
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Photographer: Ben Watts
She is the highest-paid female college athlete in the country
Olivia Dunne is the highest-paid female college athlete in the country, raking in more than seven figures, and has built up a following of over 11 million followers on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram where she goes by the name 'Livvy'. Dunne is a star gymnast with impressive earnings both on and off the mat. Her name, image, and likeness value topped all female athletes in 2022 at a valuation of $2.6 million, and it has only continued to climb. According to On3, Dunne's brand value has gone up to $3.4 million since the end of 2022, making her one of the biggest beneficiaries of the new NIL laws.
