Olivia Dunne is doing the seaside polar plunge. In January, the fifth-year LSU athlete and Division I gymnast will begin her last competitive season. Muscle recuperation may help. The 22-year-old dazzled in a vibrant red bikini on TikTok, reminding admirers of her SI Swimsuit star status.
Her first photo shoot for the company was in 2023 on Puerto Rico's stunning beaches. Her 2024 debut, taken by Ben Watts in Portugal, solidified her status as a famous athlete and rising modeling star.
Her athletic red bikini showed off her washboard abs, toned legs, and mental toughness. A sweetheart bandeau top and hipster trousers made up the two-piece. “I hate the cold😭 #foryou #nj #beach #polarplunge #christmas #jersey,” captioned the Vuori sportswear ambassador's TikTok video clip with 8.2 million followers
The New Jersey native jumped in a Canada Goose coat over her bikini. On a snowy winter day, she threw off her coat and ran toward the beach.
With the sun beaming and clear skies, Dunne ran into the cold waves, jumped headlong into knee-deep water, and resurfaced with her hair soaked and slicked back. Roux, her golden retriever, enthusiastically ran with the NCAA champion.
Soon after, Dunne rushed back to shore laughing and smiling, causing admirers to speculate if she was in pain, happy, or adrenaline. A 22-year-old LSU gymnast made the cold adventure look easy.
Dunne is the highest-paid female NCAA athlete and a popular content provider on multiple platforms. She posts realistic college student content, behind-the-scenes gymnastics training and competition film, and modeling insights.
“I can grow my personal brand without algorithms. I set my own prices. I love being able to individually communicate with my followers and get their feedback or teach them about NIL, Dunne said in a Flaunt story on her name, image, resemblance, and cash potential.
That's so encouraging. Kids who desire to create and use their imagination make me happy. Loved it. I care deeply about that. If you're scrolling, create.”
Dunne founded the Livvy Fund to help female college athletes get NIL deals, sponsorships, and services.