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Olivia Dunne clapped back at a fan's comment comparing her build to that of her boyfriend and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. After a week-long getaway in Paris, a busy day-long shoot in New York and attending her beau's start at PNC Park, Dunne is back in Baton Rouge to start her preparation for the upcoming college season.
On Sunday, she posted a video on social media about her preseason preparation, in which she could be seen practicing on various beams and vaults. The post immediately drew engagements from fans.
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One fan in particular compared her athletic build to her boyfriend's, inviting a hilarious response from the LSU gymnast.
"Ur built like a Paul Skenes," a fan commented.
"Last time I checked I’m not 6’6 but word," Dunne replied in the comments section.
Olivia Dunne is preparing for her last year in college landscape
Earlier in July, amid much speculation, Olivia Dunne decided to return for her fifth and final year at LSU after winning the NCAA crown earlier this year. In a video posted on social media, she highlighted her desire to defend the crown with the Lady Tigers and win one more championship before saying goodbye.
"There’s something about putting on a purple and gold leotard. There’s something about competing in front of 13,000 screaming Tiger fans. There’s something about being pushed by your coaches to do your very best. And there’s something about being part of a team that made school history," Dunne said in the video.
"No matter how many opportunities come my way off the mat, there’s just something about LSU. And that’s why I’m here to say, I’m not Dunne yet. Here’s to Year Five, baby."
Off the mat, Dunne has had a year to remember. She attended Paul Skenes' debut at PNC Park, got featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's 60th-anniversary issue, signed a deal with Passes and Nautica and made her red carpet debut at the MLB All-Star game.
There are still months left in the year as she continues to attain new milestones before she leaves the college world, setting a benchmark for female athletes.
