Fresh out of Paul Skenes? Rocky Debut, Olivia Dunne Extends Support for Another Sport

In the heart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the spirited and tenacious Olivia Dunne embarks on her senior year at LSU. This year, Dunne faces a unique set of challenges, not only in gymnastics but also in her personal life. While navigating the intense demands of her sport, she’s also found herself in the spotlight for her recently revealed relationship with MLB prospect Paul Skenes.

However, life in the public eye also comes with challenges. Skenes, a rising star in the MLB, found himself at a critical juncture during his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates-affiliated Altoona Curve. Despite his determination, the critics were unforgiving, questioning his ability to perform at a professional level. Amid the whirlwind of personal and professional challenges, Livvy recently took to Snapchat to show her support for another sport.

Olivia Dunne extends support to another sport

Dunne’s recent snaps showed her watching a game of football where her beloved LSU Tigers took on the mighty Florida State Seminoles. “Oh yes,” she captioned her first snap, capturing a moment of anticipation as she watched the game unfold on the TV. In the next, as the Tigers scored a touchdown, her excitement bubbled over, and she wrote, “Woop Woop” in celebration. Despite Livvy’s spirited cheering and support, the LSU Tigers faced an uphill battle on the football field.

The No. 8 Florida State Seminoles proved to be a formidable opponent, scoring 31 consecutive points in the second half to secure a decisive 45-24 victory. As a social media sensation, with a following exceeding 10 million, Olivia Dunne often finds herself under the relentless gaze of the public eye. Her relationship with Skenes, a pitching prospect of immense potential, further intensified the spotlight.

Paul Skenes’ rocky debut and Livvy’s senior year so far

Paul Skenes’ recent anticipated moment for the first overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft was met with both excitement and scrutiny. The statistics spoke of a challenging start with two-thirds of an inning, three hits, four earned runs, two walks, and two strikeouts. Yet, amid this setback, Skenes’ response was marked by resilience. He acknowledged the imperfections of the game, stating, “A bad outing is just a bad outing. It?s just baseball. Obviously, I want to go out there and win and pitch as best as I can every outing, and I?m going to do everything to prepare to do that for every outing. But it is baseball. The beautiful thing is that it?s never as bad as it seems, and it?s never as good as it seems.”

Skenes’ struggle during his debut inning ignited disappointment among fans and, unfortunately, dragged Dunne into the mix. Some fans went as far as to criticize the couple, calling for their separation. However, Dunne remains focused on her commitment to her own journey. She recently posted an update of her passing a crucial and difficult conditioning test. She even showcased her remarkable new skills in an Instagram video, executing gravity-defying flips that left her fans in awe.

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Along with having to focus on her academic progress, Livvy also gives it her all during gymnastics practice at LSU. As Dunne continues her final season as a member of Louisiana State University’s gymnastics team, despite the challenges, she remains committed to excellence.

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