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LSU Tigers’ gymnastics star and Sports Illustrated model, Olivia Dunne, joined in the celebration of the LSU baseball team’s thrilling walk-off victory against Wake Forest.
Dunne took to Instagram to share her excitement and support for the team, who secured their spot in the College World Series finals.
Having attended the game at Omaha stadium, Dunne shared a series of pictures on her Instagram account. In the photos, she could be seen wearing a jacket with the phrase “Geaux Tigers!” proudly displayed.
The caption accompanying her post read, “Geauxmaha,” a clever play on words combining the LSU rallying cry “Geaux Tigers” with the location of the game, Omaha.
One of the pictures captured the jubilant scene as the LSU baseball team swarmed the field in the background. This exuberant celebration followed Tommy White’s remarkable walk-off home run in the 11th inning, securing a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Wake Forest.
The post, which Dunne shared on her Instagram platform of over 4.2 million followers, quickly went viral with over 460,000 likes in 16 hours.
While Dunne is known for her accomplishments in gymnastics, her rise to prominence also includes being featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Reflecting on this milestone, she recently shared her initial reaction upon receiving the news in an interview with Hurrdat Sports.
"The atmosphere here is better than I could've ever imagined"⁰
LSU gymnast @livvydunne is in Omaha cheering on her Tigers! @AnaBellMedia caught up with her on the field pregame. ⁰ #MCWS #LivvyDunne | @LSUbaseball pic.twitter.com/kUbfwvPcvj— Hurrdat Sports (@HurrdatSports) June 20, 2023
Recalling the moment she learned about her inclusion in the prestigious magazine, Olivia described it as surreal. “I got off the phone and I screamed immediately, and I called my mom and I was in disbelief,” she said, expressing her overwhelming joy and gratitude for the opportunity.
As a prominent figure in both the gymnastics world and the modeling industry, Olivia’s presence at the LSU Tigers baseball game further highlighted her support for her university’s athletic programs.
With the LSU Tigers advancing to the College World Series championship, fans can undoubtedly expect to see Olivia Dunne cheering on the team as they continue their pursuit of collegiate baseball glory.