Olivia Dunne discusses women empowerment and shares heartfelt message behind her SI Swimsuit shoot
PUERTO RICO: Olivia Dunne, the standout gymnast from LSU and NCAA's highest-earning female athlete, is determined to prove that you can have it all. In a recent video showcasing her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photoshoot, Dunne shared her thoughts on balancing gymnastics, college studies, and a modeling career.
Dunne, who made her SI Swimsuit debut in the 2023 edition, expressed her desire for people to take away a powerful message from her photos. She wants them to understand that it's possible to excel in multiple domains.
Olivia Dunne's SI Swimsuit shoot carries empowering message
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Olivia Dunne is on a mission to inspire and empower. Her recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photoshoot not only showcased her striking beauty but also conveyed a powerful message.
“When people look at my Sports Illustrated photos, I want them to take away that you can have the best of both worlds,” Dunne, who was featured in SI Swimsuit 2023, said in a statement.
“You can be an athlete, you can be in school, you can do modeling, but you can have the best of both worlds — and you can be a strong, independent woman while doing it all,” she said.
“[Olivia Dunne] wants women to know you can have the best of both worlds,” SI Swimsuit added in the caption.
Olivia Dunne opens up on the challenge of keeping 'Sports Illustrated' cover news confidential
Olivia Dunne, celebrated gymnast and girlfriend of MLB pitcher Paul Skenes, recently shared her struggle in keeping the news of her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl status a well-guarded secret. In a candid conversation on the 'Full Send Podcast', the LSU star gymnast spoke about the excitement and challenges she faced leading up to the big reveal.
Dunne, who made her dazzling Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut in the 2023 edition, described the experience as one of the most exhilarating moments of her life. However, she highlighted the difficulty of keeping such a monumental secret from friends and fans.
She said, "It's only gone crazier with the Sports Illustrated. That was so exciting. That was probably one of the most exciting days of my life. I couldn't tell anyone for the longest time. That was definitely one of the hardest secrets I had to keep."