The Baton Rouge couple, Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne, have been dating each other since their time at LSU. Both are highly regarded in their profession, with Skenes winning the College World Series last year before being picked by the Pittsburgh Pirates first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft.
Dunne, on her part, also raised a banner for the program, winning the NCAA crown with the Lady Tigers in gymnastics. Dunne, a social media star, has been open with her relationship with the Pirates rookie.
Let's taka a look at five instances when the LSU gymnast spoke about her relationship.
Five times Olivia Dunne has given an insight into her relationship with Paul Skenes
#1 Olivia Dunner finds her partner, Paul Skenes, a good match
During an interview with ESPN in March, Olivia Dunne opened up on Skenes' personality complementing hers perfectly.
"He's pretty levelheaded all the time, which I love. That's what I love about him, and I think that we're a really good pair because of that. I have such a crazy lifestyle, and things get thrown my way all the time, and sometimes my emotions sway up and down. He's very level, and I just think it's a very good match," Dunne said. [4:30 onwards].
#2 Livvy Dunne gets cozy with boyfriend
On June 24, Dunne uploaded a photo with her boyfriend, with both enjoying each other's company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
"Hooked," Dunne wrote in caption.
#3 Olivia Dunne speaks on Paul Skene's work ethic
In the second week of May 2024, Paul Skenes made his much-anticipated debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Chicago Cubs.
His girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, was in attendance at the PNC Park suits. She talked about how hard Paul Skenes has worked to get there.
"I have so many amazing memories with him, but I know how hard he’s worked for this moment. All the hours, I just know what a hard worker he is.
"This is probably one of my favorite moments I’ve ever seen. Seriously, there is nothing that can top this. I’m just so proud," she said in an interview with the broadcaster.
#4 Olivia Dunne reveals Paul Skenes' off-camera personality
Among the many red carpets Dunne featured this year, the 2024 ESPYs was one of them. While she made her way through the red carpet, a reporter asked her about one thing the world doesn't know about Skenes.
"He's actually very goofy, believe it or not. It doesn't seem that way in interviews, but he's a goofy guy," the LSU gymnast said.
#5 Olivia Dunne finds Paul Skenes' pitching abilities great
Earlier this month, Skenes and Dunne made their MLB All-Star's red carpet debut at Globe Life Field. When the reporter asked Dunne about Skenes' pitching abilities, Dunne said:
"My brain can’t even process how hard he throws. Like, it is incredible and such a joy to watch. And he’s a great baseball player but an even better person.”
Both Dunne and Skenes seem to be doing well in their own professions. While Skenes is wreaking havoc in just his first year in the majors (6-1, 1.90 ERA, 103 strikeouts in just 13 starts), Dunne has also announced her return to LSU and will help the Lady Tigers defend their NCAA crown.