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Two rising stars in college gymnastics have the attention of fans everywhere. Olivia Dunne, the current LSU queen, has more than 10 million followers on her social media platforms. Dunne’s astounding $3.3 million net worth has allowed her to rank among the NIL’s highest-paid athletes. However, there is a new star on the rise who dares to challenge the throne. Hailing from McLean, Virginia, Sydney Smith also a gymnast emerges as the dynamic challenger to Dunne’s reign.

With an impressive following of 1.3 million on TikTok and over 200,000 on Instagram Sydney Smith has been propelled into the spotlight. Smith exemplifies the qualities of a true influencer with impressive gymnastic feats, fashionable outfits, and entertaining challenges. Even though Dunne and Smith are both brilliant in their own right, it is their captivating rivalry that has their fans so intrigued. Sydney Smith made a controversial claim in a recent TikTok video that raised eyebrows.

Sydney Smith makes a bold claim in the latest TikTok video

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In a recent TikTok video, Sydney Smith, the Southern Connecticut State star, flaunted her Pink and Black leotard on TikTok. The tune “Barbie World” (by Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, and Aqua) was the backing track in the video. The gym served as her backdrop, buzzing with fellow gymnasts practicing their routines. The caption accompanying the TikTok video read, “I?ve had this Leo for 7+ years”.

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She also declared herself the “Barbie gymnast” in the video, which had a statement written that said, “I’m gymnast Barbie. Idgaf if I’m not blonde.” Smith’s pursuit of the top spot keeps all her fans engaged, as the battle for gymnastics supremacy intensifies. According to Out Kick, the popularity of the TikTok video only increased the media attention on the burgeoning beef between Olivia Dunne and Sydney Smith.

The Olivia Dunne and Sydney Smith feud

The battle for supremacy between Olivia Dunne and Sydney Smith has drawn the attention of the gymnastics community. The rivalry, which was sparked by their unrelenting quest for greatness, has sparked an unmatched fervor among followers. A few weeks ago, Sydney Smith, the South Connecticut gymnast, playfully claimed that Dunne had stolen a split move from her, igniting a whole new wave of controversy.

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The feud escalated further when Dunne made comments suggesting that women with bigger breasts might not excel in gymnastics at a high level, sparking outrage. Sydney Smith promptly took a stand, calling out Dunne’s assessment and expressing her disapproval. In a TikTok video, Smith dismissed Dunne’s opinion as ‘horrible,’ passionately advocating for women of all sizes to embrace gymnastics and challenge stereotypes. Amidst this fierce rivalry, the gymnastics community finds itself captivated by every twist and turn in the ongoing flexibility war.

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As each TikTok video and social media post adds to the unfolding narrative. The Barbie trend, born of a bold claim, serves as a symbol of the soaring stakes in this gripping and escalating feud.

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