Olivia Dunne opens up on 'Keeping certain things private' to balance her personal and social life: 'Still learning'

Dunne expressed gratitude to LSU for teaching her how to navigate stardom and for the valuable experiences she gained there
PUBLISHED NOV 9, 2023
Olivia Dunne is the highest-valued women's college athlete as of 2022 (Getty Images)
Olivia Dunne is the highest-valued women's college athlete as of 2022 (Getty Images)

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Olivia Dunne, Paul Skenes' girlfriend and a social media influencer, aims to maintain a harmonious equilibrium between her personal and public lives and refrains from discussing them openly.

As an artistic gymnast, Dunne expressed gratitude to LSU for teaching her how to navigate stardom and for the valuable experiences she gained there.

Olivia Dunne is still learning to manage her personal and social life

The LSU gymnast asserts that she is "still learning" to navigate her public romantic relationship with baseball player Paul Skenes while balancing her personal and online lives.

Dunne said, "I've definitely learned over the past few years that, this past year mostly, that keeping certain things private is okay."

Olivia Dunne with Paul Skenes (@livvydunne/Instagram)
Olivia Dunne with Paul Skenes (@livvydunne/Instagram)

After followers interpreted social media cues, 21-year-old Skenes publicly declared his love for Dunne in August. In an interview, he acknowledged that the focus on their relationship "can be a pain in the b**t sometimes."

Olivia Dunne was present at Paul Skenes' Single-A debut for the Bradenton Marauders and true to form, her attendance stirred up excitement. To escape the loud commotion from fans, she relocated from her seat behind home plate to the broadcast booth.

Olivia Dunne showcases her flexibility

Dunne, a representative of the United States national team and the most valuable collegiate athlete for women in 2022 showcased her expertise on the gym floor.

As a 2023 SI Swimsuit model, she displayed her strong arms, legs, and toned physique.

During one of her practice sessions, the 21-year-old LSU gymnast, Dunne, was observed sitting on one leg with her arm extended and toes pointed.

Displaying remarkable form, she bent her head and neck back, stretched her arms in front, and executed a flawless mid-air split.


 
 
 
 
 
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The New Jersey native styled her long, blond hair in a casually tousled bun while donning a laid-back black high-neck leotard.

Following a traumatic incident last year, Dunne is evidently gearing up for her final year as an LSU gymnast and is prioritizing her security.

The LSU star encountered an unfavorable situation when her team traveled to compete at the University of Utah.

During that time when Olivia Dunne was injured, a large group of young males gathered outside the building, shouting, "We want Livvy."

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