Olivia Dunne has achieved another remarkable milestone: becoming a national champion. capping off her senior year, Dunne, alongside the LSU Tigers, secured the school’s inaugural gymnastics national title, achieving a remarkable score of 198.2250 in a closely contested competition.
Sharing her elation on social media, Dunne exclaimed, “Best day ever!” via her Instagram Story following the victory. LSU narrowly outpaced California, which secured the second position with an overall score of 197.8500.
Utah claimed the third spot, while Florida rounded out the top four. Haleigh Bryant, a standout for the Tigers, maintained her stellar performance by leading the way in the Final Four and once again securing the highest all-around score of 39.7125 on Saturday.
Reflecting on the intense competition, LSU coach Jay Clark remarked to ESPN, “Every team was out there fighting for their lives, and all four teams, it could have gone any of four ways out there today.” He further acknowledged the emotional intensity of the championship, fueled by each team’s unwavering belief in their ability to clinch victory.
Additionally, Aleah Finnegan clinched the top spot on the floor, achieving an impressive score of 9.9625.
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