In Photos: Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne channels inner queen as she rocks a crown for LSU's media day photoshoot

By Pablo Ricalde

Modified Sep 19, 2024 02:49 GMT

LSU gymnast and Paul Skenes’ girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, is back in the spotlight after sharing her latest media day photos, sparking attention among her followers.

As Dunne enters her final year at the Louisiana State University, she shared a few photos on social media showcasing her in LSU’s signature purple leotard, with silver accents and other details on her arms and chest.

Olivia Dunne recently shared her Media Day pictures on social media.

The pictures show Dunne in a number of poses. In one picture, she turns away from the camera, accentuating her strength and toned muscles.

The LSU Media Day pictures show Dunne showcasing her strength.

Another picture has Dunne wearing a crown, a nod to LSU’s recent NCAA championship, which they obtained in April after scoring 198.2250 in the finals, signaling the college’s first gymnastics National Championship.

The crown is a nod to LSU’s recent NCAA Gymnastics National Championship.

Livvy Dunne posed alongside LSU teammates during their Media Day.

Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes have become one of the most viral celebrity couples

As Dunne prepares for her final season, she's not the only LSU athlete making headlines. Her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, has also captured a lot of media attention.

Skenes is one of the favorites to win the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year award. He also became the first pitcher in baseball history to start the MLB All-Star Game, facing japanese two-way phenom, Shohei Ohtani during the first inning.

Meanwhile, Olivia Dunne’s focus remains firmly on gymnastics. As the new school cycle begins, LSU will look to win it all again this year.

Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne have become one of sports’ favorite couples.

With 7.8 million followers on TikTok and 4.4 million on Instagram, Dunne is a mix of athletic talent and celebrity status, making her one of the best paid college athletes in the NCAA.

Dunne is a mix of athletic talent and celebrity status, making her one of the best paid college athletes in the NCAA.

Her personality and engaging content have made her one of the most famous and viral influencers. The new Media Day photo shoot offers a unique glimpse into Dunne’s athleticism, style and appeal.

About the author

Pablo Ricalde has been a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda since 2022. A Communication Studies graduate, he attended journalism courses and specialized in copywriting, further adding to his background as a writer.

After 4 years working in the advertising industry and 2 years in sports journalism, Pablo currently works at a Marketing Consulting firm on top of his role at Sportskeeda. He believed in sourcing information only from reliable sources, and refrains from including any opinionated content in his articles.

Pablo was introduced to baseball as a kid by his grandfather, who even coached him in Little League for a year. A massive Boston Red Sox supporter, he ended up becoming a fan in an attempt to be original (as his parents are Yankees fans). Pablo also supports the Diablos Rojos from the Mexican league, his hometown team.

His favorite players of all time are David Ortiz and Derek Jeter, while his current favorites include Fernando Tatis Jr., Ronald Acuna Jr., Alex Verdugo and Randy Arozarena. His favorite moment as a baseball fan was when the Boston Red Sox won the 2018 World Series Championship, as he was too young to remember 2004.

A huge sports fan in general, Pablo's non-baseball interests include football, basketball, American football, and motorsports (F1, IndyCar and Nascar), music and cinema.

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