Insights into Livvy Dunne’s life – gymnastics, celebrity status, famous boyfriend and Olympic role
Aside from being a renowned gymnast and NCAA national champion, Livvy Dunne has an influential social media following of millions and is dating MLB rookie All-Star Paul Skenes
After Olivia Dunne officially announced her return to LSU for a fifth season, she celebrated with a glamorous poolside photo shoot, but the New Jersey native’s rise to fame began long before that.
Dunne first made waves at ENA Gymnastics in Paramus, New Jersey in 2005, when she amazed the crowd with gymnastic skills that surpassed those of her contemporaries. Continuing to excel in the youth ranks, she transferred to LSU where she showcased her skills at the collegiate level.
Dunne’s accolades extend beyond the gym. She has also earned academic and athletic All-American honors. Her social media presence has turned her into a digital sensation and allowed her to parlay her online success into impressive economic gains to build a life for herself after gymnastics.
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With over 6 million followers on Instagram, Dunne often attracts a lot of attention. She is currently dating MLB rookie pitcher and All-Star Paul Skenes and has been spotted with him at some of the most prestigious events. Dunne’s accomplishments include an appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and numerous red carpet appearances.
Dunne has also developed celebrity friendships, such as golf personality Paige Spiranac. Both have mastered the art of combining their athletic prowess with a vibrant social media presence. Through talent and hard work, the friends have found the ability to leverage new platforms for lasting success.
With over 5.3 million followers on Instagram and 8 million followers on TikTok, Olivia “Livvy” Dunne is one of the most popular college athletes on social media and has appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and television commercials
(In April 2024, Dunne, one of the most popular college athletes in the world, helped LSU win its first-ever NCAA women’s gymnastics championship
She recently announced in a social media video with the tagline “Not Dunne yet” that she would return to the show for a fifth and final season.
After announcing her return Star gymnast celebrated her announcement with her followers and gave them a behind-the-scenes look at an upcoming photo shoot that will be announced at a later date
Outside of sports, Dunne was named to the 2024 SEC Academic Honor Roll and has also provided funds and resources to other female college athletes who are not as famous as her.
Dunne attended the 2024 ESPY Awards and appeared on several red carpets, showing her growing celebrity status outside the world of sports and in mainstream pop culture
Dunne’s relationship with Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has further elevated her celebrity status, and she is often spotted at his games, although she admits she only entered the MLB this year.
Dunne celebrated Skenes’ selection to the 2024 MLB All-Star Game and often shows her pride and support for his career by wearing custom Pirates gear and sharing the photos with her fans online.
While Dunne will not be competing on Team USA, the gymnast will be in Paris for the first time ever to make her Olympic commentary debut. Her role has not yet been fully announced.
Until the Olympics officially begin on July 26, fans of Dunne can expect to see more content on her Instagram feed, where she regularly posts about Skenes, her career and her lifestyle.
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