Social media star and model Olivia Dunne has shared a heartfelt and sobering video reflecting on her past life as a top-tier collegiate gymnast. The 23-year-old, who rose to fame at Louisiana State University (LSU), posted a nostalgic clip that starkly contrasts her current reality with her former athletic prowess.
A Poignant Look Back at Peak Performance
In a recent post on her TikTok account, the New Jersey native showcased two clips of herself executing complex tumbling passes during a practice session at the LSU team facility. The video was set to melancholic music and featured an on-screen caption that read, 'watching videos of what my body was capable of a year ago like it's my dead wife'.
Dunne added her own text overlay, simply stating: 'How tf did I do that'. The post served as a raw admission of her awe and perhaps disbelief when looking back at the physical feats she accomplished during her time as a student-athlete. Her celebrated career at LSU, where she became famous for her athleticism and performances on the vault and tumbling mats, ended after her fifth year. A significant injury kept her out of meets in the final weeks of her tenure, leading to her retirement from competitive gymnastics.
Building a New Chapter Beyond the Mat
Since concluding her gymnastics career, Olivia Dunne has successfully pivoted to cement her status as a major social media influencer and model. She has continued her high-profile collaboration with the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition and maintains a massive online following.
Her life off-camera is equally bustling. She is frequently seen supporting her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes. Furthermore, Dunne is actively growing a substantial real estate portfolio. She recently purchased a home in Jupiter, Florida, believed to be situated not far from the $60 million mansion owned by golf legend Tiger Woods.
Securing a Foothold in New York
Dunne has also finally secured a luxury apartment in New York City, according to the New York Post. This move comes months after her attempt to buy Babe Ruth's former home was brutally rejected by a co-op board. Putting that setback behind her, records show the influencer purchased a one-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium for $1.95 million in the city's trendy West Village neighbourhood, joining the ranks of other social media personalities who call the area home.
The emotional TikTok video underscores a transition familiar to many elite athletes: the move from a life defined by intense physical discipline and competition to a new identity. For Dunne, that new identity is firmly rooted in entrepreneurship, digital influence, and strategic investments, even as she takes a moment to mourn the extraordinary capabilities of her former self.
