During the LSU gymnastics exhibition on December 12, Olivia Dunne delivered an impeccable performance. She delighted her 4.5 million Instagram followers by posting high-definition professional photographs from the event, held at the campus’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center. As the most financially successful female college athlete in the United States, Dunne radiated confidence in her distinctive sparkly purple-and-gold leotard while executing a split on the balance beam.
Dunne, who is in a relationship with Pittsburgh Pirates athlete Paul Skenes, exhibited perfect toe-pointing and maintained her balance on the beam using one hand, with the other extended forward. The 21-year-old gymnast was photographed from the side and below, resulting in a particularly bold image. She showcased her athletic physique and impressive profile. The gymnast from New Jersey had her blonde hair styled in a ponytail, held by a purple scrunchy, and wore full makeup.
Dunne, who has modeled for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, including shoots in Puerto Rico for the 2023 edition and Portugal for the upcoming May issue, captioned her December 18 post with a playful seasonal message.
Her teammate Savannah Schoenherr humorously expressed a wish to find Dunne under her Christmas tree. Dunne’s older sister, Julz, commented on the festive nature of the post. Fellow gymnast Kiya Johnson praised the holiday season and encouraged Dunne. LSU athlete Jillian Hoffman optimistically stated that the best is yet to come. Influencer Katie Feeney simply referred to Dunne as a queen.
As a TikTok sensation, Dunne is preparing with the LSU Tigers for their first official competitive meet of the season against Ohio State University on January 5. The team concluded their 2023 season with a remarkable overall score of 197.525 in the NCAA Championship Final, securing a fourth-place national finish.
