In the world of elite athletes and social media influencers, connections run deep. And sometimes a single comment is enough to turn heads. That’s exactly what happened when Olivia Dunne, one of the biggest names in NCAA gymnastics, publicly congratulated Jutta Leerdam, Jake Paul’s girlfriend, on her recent European Championship victory.

Dunne’s comment on Leerdam’s celebratory Instagram post sent fans into speculation mode. What would have otherwise appeared to be just a very supportive message has now become especially interesting with the growing business relationship between Dunne and Paul. Casual compliment, or is Olivia Dunne solidifying her place in Paul’s circle beyond their shared business ventures?

Olivia Dunne & Jake Paul—business associates or more?

The woman to beat in the world of speed skating, Jutta Leerdam, proved this as she secured her fifth European Sprint Championship title. An explosive charger on the ice, Leerdam took to her Instagram page to share the victory: “EUROPEAN CHAMPION SPRINT 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥.” Among the barrage of congratulatory messages was the beautiful comment from Olivia Dunne, “Congrats, queen!”

The simple yet striking message quickly had the attention of fans in light of Dunne’s recent business agreement with Jake Paul. Because Paul and Leerdam are one of the hottest sports couples, and with Dunne passing through his business empire, this only exposed further interest. And the two girls might actually achieve an instigated friendship or perhaps even further collaborations.

Dunne joined Paul as a co-owner of his personal care brand, W, along with the MMA champion Sean O’Malley and the hip-hop artist Rubi Rose. It wasn’t some passive endorsement; Dunne was very hands-on with marketing and expansion, putting her brand to the project. “I met Jake this past summer at Michael Rubin’s white party,” Dunne says. “Seeing how passionate he was in person really made me want to work with him. He’s proven himself beyond being an influencer—he’s super driven and a really good businessman.”

That was just the beginning of their collaboration, and her latest interaction with Leerdam is even more interesting. Now that Dunne and Paul are professional allies, her very public praise for his girlfriend raises some eyebrows. Was it a budding friendship, or could it be the beginning of future collaborations between the two powerhouse athletes?

Jutta Leerdam—The Champion With Jake Paul in Her Corner

Jutta Leerdam is not a stranger to the limelight. As the five-time European Sprint Champion, she has ruled the world of speed skating, proving herself among the best athletes in her sport. However, besides all these achievements on the ice, her relationship with Jake Paul has kept her in the public eye. With her recent victory in Leerdam adding one more gold to her already impressive resume, congratulations came pouring in, which included some very unexpected quarters, such as Dunne.

As one might expect, Dunne’s comment didn’t go unnoticed, and it sparked discussions on whether the two might collaborate in the future. Both athletes have massive online followings, seamlessly blending sports and influencer culture. Could this be the start of a new sports power duo under Paul’s expanding brand?

As Dunne continues to build out her brand far beyond the confines of the sport into business, an association with Paul and Leerdam opens all sorts of possibilities. Whether in the form of brand partnerships, joint projects, or simply a new sports alliance, one thing is for sure. Olivia Dunne knows how to keep herself in conversation. What does the future hold for this unlikely trio? Only time will tell, but the fans will already be watching.