From rookie gymnast to NCAA’s highest paid female athlete, Olivia Dunne opens up about her stardom
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Olivia Dunne, a notable gymnast, achieved a significant milestone by gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated at just 20 years old. In April, she collaborated with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Recently, in an interview with Sports Illustrated, Dunne openly discussed her journey to social media fame.
Known as Livvy, she has become a popular figure among Gen Z. Her adept use of social media and her forthright personality has been crucial in establishing her strong and influential presence.
Livvy Dunne opens up about her most liked posts
SI Swimsuit recently uploaded a clip featuring LSU star Livvy Dunne, where she disclosed her most viral posts on Instagram and TikTok. The 21-year-old Gen Z sensation boasts an impressive following of 4.5 million on Instagram.
Livvy Dunne started her interview by showcasing her most popular Instagram post, which captures her en route to the Tigers' training facility, ready to perform on the beam.
She also talked about her most viewed TikTok video, a clip of her high-bar routine that has amassed a staggering 33.57 million views worldwide. Dunne expressed joy in sharing her gymnastics journey with her friends and followers and acknowledged the significant recognition she's received for her athletic prowess.
Dunne has risen to fame as the most well-known NCAA athlete, initially gaining attention through her training routines. Her online popularity has since expanded into the realms of modeling and fashion. She is currently in a relationship with Paul Skenes, who was selected by the Pirates in the 2023 MLB draft.
Olivia Dunne's reaction to joining hands with SI Swimsuit
In an interview with Hurrdat Sports, Olivia said, “It was surreal. I got off the phone and I screamed immediately and I called my mom and I was in disbelief.”
Livvy even described a time when at the age of 10, she was entirely uninterested in and uninformed of LSU, and her coach informed her of LSU's interest in her.
Livvy appeared on an episode of the 'BFF podcast' channel in 2021 and talked to them about her early years.
She said, "My coach told me that LSU was interested in me ... and I was like what's LSU?"