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Olivia Dunne's fame and Jordan Chiles' Olympic medals can't stop Jaden Carey's historic run in the NCAA | Marca

Published 1 month ago2 minute read

Few names in NCAA gymnastics draw as much attention as Olivia Dunne, and . Dunne, social media sensation, has turned her gymnastics career into a viral phenomenon, captivating millions despite . Meanwhile, that solidify their elite status. Chiles, a standout, has been a key force in the Bruins' resurgence this season, delivering . But while these stars continue to shine, one gymnast is setting a new standard.

. The senior and has dominated the NCAA season, proving that consistency is key. , securing seven all-around titles in as many competitions. Her staggering average of has kept her at the top of the leaderboard for four weeks in a row, surpassing some of the biggest names in the sport. And she's not just winning, she's breaking records. In a standout performance against San Jose State, .

While Chiles has landed two perfect 10s this season, . But it's not for lack of excellence-she's narrowly missed perfection multiple times, earning 9.975s with at least one judge awarding a perfect score. , proving her reliability. Ranked on beam, on bars, and on floor-where she won -Carey's dominance across multiple events sets her apart from her competition.

As the NCAA season heats up, the gymnastics world is on "10.0 watch," waiting for Carey to finally break through with a perfect score. Meanwhile, Dunne's frustrations with NCAA rules and LSU's up-and-down season have kept her from making a similar impact. With Carey rewriting the record books and Chiles keeping UCLA in contention, the battle for NCAA gymnastics supremacy is reaching a fever pitch. The question now isn't whether Jade Carey will score a perfect 10-it's when.

Dunne is in her fifth and final season of gymnastics at LSU. She is the captain of the defending NCAA championship team, and her return to LSU for her senior year raises hopes of another national title, potentially allowing her to retire as one of the greatest gymnasts in NCAA history with back-to-back championships, something last accomplished by the Oklahoma Sooners in 2022-23.

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