Olivia Dunne is six years younger than the gymnast star Simone Biles. In her recent Elle magazine interview, Livvy declared her decision to pursue a different path in her career. Moving forward, while Biles accumulated 32 Olympic and world medals, Dunne opted not to pursue elite gymnastics early on.?

She wanted to focus instead on her college and collegiate-level gymnastics. Now as the gymnastics legend returns to competition after her hiatus, Dunne remains committed to uplifting the sports community through her own projects. Despite their different journeys, both athletes have elevated gymnastics to new heights. Regardless of this, the LSU star is facing negativity from fans.

Dunne and Biles’ comparison sparks controversy

The 7x Olympics icon returns to the beam after her break. She previously, due to ?twisties? cheered for her American teammates during the Tokyo Olympics 2021. Her comeback to the U.S. Classic showcases her determination. On the other hand, Olivia Dunne, despite announcing her leave from the sport, is making her mark through her passion project. The “Livvy Fund,” is aimed at empowering female athletes and facilitating brand deals. With personal experience as inspiration, Dunne envisions creating a platform for female athletes to secure brand partnerships effortlessly.?

However, when a throwback picture of Biles and Dunne was posted on a fan page named ‘Queen Simone Biles ‘, the caption praising their influence on the next generation of gymnasts garnered mixed reactions from fans. The caption read, “Olivia Dunne and Simone Biles are setting the bar high for the next generation of gymnasts”.?Some fans were negative about the comparison. What is the fan’s reaction to this pairing?

Olivia Dunne faces backlash from Biles’ fans?

“Simone Biles has a very high bar to get past her,” one fan reacted, comparing the decorated Olympian with multiple gold medals to a college athlete known for TikTok.

One fan simply wrote, ?What an insult?.

Another fan chimed in, stating, “These 2 are not even in the same realm”.

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Expressing dissatisfaction with negative comments, a fan pointed out, “There are so many things wrong with people?s comments here. First, this is a picture of a kid looking up to one of her idols. Olivia is probably 14 here?.

The same person continued stating, ?Second, just because one is arguably the best gymnast ever, doesn?t make the other a failure”.?

Some contrasting opinions emerged as well, with one individual stating, “Simone is all about gymnastics. Olivia is all about herself”.

However, another fan highlighted Dunn’s accomplishments, noting, “Olivia represented the US on an international level more than one time.” As fans continue to express their opinions, it is essential to appreciate and celebrate the distinct qualities that make each of them exceptional.

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