Olivia Dunne and Haleigh Bryant prepare in the gym ahead of their NCAA season debut. PHOTO: Both from Getty Images

In Pictures: Olivia Dunne, Haleigh Bryant and other LSU gymnasts prepare in the gym ahead of their NCAA season debut

Modified Oct 29, 2024 12:06 GMT

Olivia Dunne, Haleigh Bryant, and other LSU Tigers gymnasts were captured training in the gym as they gear up for the 2025 season. The season for the LSU Tigers begins with an exhibition match on December 16 and officially against Iowa State on January 3 at their home.

Based on their program schedule, the LSU Tigers will compete in a total of 11 meets in the regular season, including six on their home in Baton Rouge and five away games. Notably, the SEC Championships are set on March 22, with NCAA Regionals taking place between April 2 to 6, followed by the NCAA Championships at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, from April 17 to 19, 2025.

As the LSU gymnasts prepare for the upcoming season, star gymnasts Haleigh Bryant, Olivia Dunne, and others joined the gym. A few other gymnasts who appeared training were Aleah Finnegan, Chase Brock, Lexi Zeiss, and Ashley Cowan. The LSU Gymnastics, via its Instagram handle, shared glimpses of their training season on October 28.

Take a look at the gymnasts as they train for the 2025 season here-

In 2024, the LSU scripted history winning their first-ever national title at the NCAA Championships as they overcame the challenge from other teams by securing a total of 198.2250 points. With this, they finished ahead of California, Utah, and Florida, who earned scores of 197.8500, 197.8000, and 197.4375 respectively.

One of the standout performers for the LSU Tigers throughout the season was Haleigh Bryant, who displayed her brilliance by bagging the NCAA All-around title. For her achievements, she emerged as the 2024 Honda Sport Award and AAI Award winner.

Haleigh Bryant, Olivia Dunne, and fellow LSU Tigers gymnasts enjoy annual team retreat in Gulf Shores in Alabama

Louisiana State University receive their National Championship trophy after the 2024 NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics Championships. (Photo by Aric Becker/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Haleigh Bryant, social media star Olivia Dunne, and Paris Olympian Aleah Finnegan joined the LSU Tigers for their annual end-of-summer retreat in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Bryant shared glimpses of this outing on her Instagram handle on September 3, captioning it:

“mems were made and bonds were formed”

Take a look at the gymnasts enjoying skydiving, movie time, spending time at the beach, and many fun team activities here -

Haleigh Bryant, Dunne, Chase Brock, Sierra Ballard, and Alyona Shchennikova are a few notable names who will be competing in their fifth and final year for the LSU Tigers in 2025.