Miami Guard Hanna Cavinder reacted to LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne's photo with her boyfriend and professional baseball player Paul Skenes. The two had confirmed their relationship in Aug. 2023.
Skenes has always been a steadfast supporter of Dunne and her illustrious gymnastics career at LSU. On Sunday, Dunne shared a few photos from the couple's boat ride in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The caption read:
“Hooked.”
Cavinder, gearing up for her fourth season with the Hurricanes, wrote in the comments section:
“So cute.”
Baby Gronk commented:
“REALLY PAUL?”
Motorsports racing driver Nick Leitz reacted:
“Noooo.”
Reacting to Livvy Dunne's post, Youtuber Brooke Monk wrote:
“Gorgeous.”
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According to People magazine, speculation about Dunne and Skenes' romance ignited when Dunne was spotted sporting his jersey at the College World Series in June 2023. Their relationship was publicly affirmed two months later by Skenes. After signing a groundbreaking contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he disclosed it in an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Livvy Dunne's boyfriend Paul Skenes
Livvy Dunne, acclaimed as the top-earning female athlete in NCAA history with a notable NIL value of $3.9 million, as reported by On3 Sports, is romantically involved with Paul Skenes. Originally from Lake Forest, California, nestled within Orange County, Skenes honed his baseball skills at El Toro High School.
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He has ascended to professional ranks as a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball (MLB), having been the Pirates' first overall draft pick and securing a substantial $9.2 million signing bonus.
Skenes attended the Air Force Academy for two years before transferring to LSU for his junior year.
“You get there the first day and you start 37 days of basic training," Skenes said (via People). "You’re forced to figure out life really ... Those 37 days, I never want to do that again but it’s 100% shaped who I am today.”
Dunne and Skenes were initially introduced to each other through mutual acquaintances. In an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he disclosed that his friend and roommate at LSU was dating Dunne's roommate.
Recently, Livvy Dunne and the LSU gymnastics team secured their first NCAA title in the school's history, captivating over 7,600 fans in Texas. Although her return to competition remains uncertain, she eagerly supports her boyfriend Paul Skenes.
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