LSU's Olivia Dunne is charting a path for after college, even as NIL money continues to pour in
Olivia Dunne, the LSU gymnast and social media influencer, is actively charting her path for life after college, even as she continues to benefit from lucrative Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.
After completing her senior year and helping the LSU Tigers win their first NCAA championship, Dunne has one year of eligibility left and has announced her decision to return for a fifth season.
Despite her success in gymnastics, Dunne has expressed doubts about pursuing Olympic aspirations, having previously competed for Team USA.
Instead, she is focusing on building a substantial brand that can last beyond her collegiate career.
Dunne highlighted her collaboration with Sports Illustrated as a significant opportunity that could propel her career forward.
With an impressive social media following of over 10 million, Dunne has become one of the highest-paid female athletes in college sports, reportedly earning upwards of $9.5 million from NIL deals
She also created the Livvy Fund to help female student-athletes at LSU navigate NIL opportunities, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on these chances while in college.