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Victim of Constant Backlash, Olivia Dunne Once Again Claps Back at Trolls Questioning LSU Eligibility


Published on 2025-03-29 08:45:46 - EssentiallySports
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  • Summer of 2020, a young girl, a former junior national team member, came to Baton Rouge. The post Victim of Constant Backlash, Olivia Dunne Once Again Claps Back at Trolls Questioning LSU Eligibility appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Olivia Dunne, an LSU gymnast and social media influencer, has once again responded to critics questioning her eligibility to compete for LSU due to her lucrative Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. In a video posted on TikTok, Dunne humorously addressed the backlash by suggesting that her earnings might disqualify her from being a student-athlete, but then clarified that she is indeed still eligible to compete. This response comes amidst ongoing scrutiny over how much student-athletes can earn from their personal branding while maintaining their amateur status. Dunne's situation highlights the evolving landscape of college sports where athletes can now profit from their fame, yet face criticism and skepticism regarding the balance between their athletic and commercial endeavors.

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