Livvy Dunne reflects on limited LSU gymnastics role in final season

LSU gymnastics and social media star Livvy Dunne is shedding light on her role for the Tigers this season after season limited action in her final year.

Livvy Dunne celebrates with teammates during a dual meet between the Florida Gators and the LSU Tigers. / IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

LSU gymnastics and social media star Livvy Dunne is in her fifth and final year with the program, but it hasn't gone exactly as planned.

Livvy has seen limited action for the No. 3 Tigers, due to a star-studded lineup and a nagging knee injury that has required her to sit out of meets. Most recently, Livvy missed a meet against the Kentucky Wildcats to rest her leg and did not make the trip to Lexington.

Recently, ESPN.com spoke with Livvy about her role and she opened up about doing whatever it takes for her teammates to succeed.

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This season, it has meant being a leader off of the mats for the Tigers and stars like freshman standout Kailin Chio and reigning NCAA all-around champion Haleigh Bryant.

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"[Head coach Jay Clark] says every role on this team is so important, and I can't agree more," Dunne said. "I feel like this year has been one of my best years gymnastics-wise, and I am pushing my way to make those lineups.

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"But honestly, any role that I'm given, I'm so excited to do. It's one of those things where you have to seize the opportunity when it comes."

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Livvy has been hyping her teammates up along the way, and once her leg is healed, she will be ready to jump at the opportunity to contribute on the mats.

Up next for LSU is the Podium Challenge against George Washington on Friday, February 28. The meet will take place at the Raising Cane's River Center in Baton Rouge.

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