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Olivia Dunne‘s rise to stardom is no mere coincidence. Her gymnastics talent and magnetic online presence helped her gain popularity in a short span.? In an era where ‘Name, Image, and Likeness’ (NIL) have changed the rules of collegiate athletics, Dunne stands tall as the highest-earning female athlete in the NCAA. She has had deals that cross six figures in her bag. Her dedicated social media team has been instrumental in achieving this outstanding feat.

As said, every success comes with its own drawbacks. The immense fame she garnered on social media brought with it some threats and a need for safety. This has forced Livvy to not have the regular college experience that most do. However, with her latest TikTok video, Olivia Dunne proved that the fear factor has not taken away the funny side from her. And, the recent record she created on the internet shows how well she is doing in spite of such challenges.

Olivia Dunne on ‘bumpy’ encounters

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The twenty-year-old shared a TikTok video, which quickly went viral as she humorously depicted an all-too-relatable scenario.

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The humor lay in the irony of her frozen, statue-like stance amid the hustle and bustle of a busy street, a visual representation of the awkwardness that ensues when online interactions meet the real world.

The caption read, “POV: You bump into the person you just unfollowed.”

The video underscored the dedication that influencers like her invest in maintaining their social media ratios, a unique modern-day challenge. This video came days after her astonishing recent achievement on social media.

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While her gymnastic prowess was never in doubt, her stardom has now transcended even the legendary figures. Recently, Livvy created a league of her own by surpassing iconic figures on Instagram.

Surpassing the greats surprisingly

The most famous female college gymnast, Olivia Dunne recently created a ripple on the internet by beating swimming sensation Michael Phelps and NFL icon Aaron Rodgers in the number of Instagram followers. Dunne’s immense social media presence has placed her on a pedestal above these sporting greats, leaving both the sports community and the gymnast herself in disbelief.

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Sports Illustrated featured Dunne in a playful trivia quiz on their Instagram, titled “Who has more Instagram followers?” When asked if she or Michael Phelps had more followers, Dunne reacted in disbelief as she discovered she had a million more followers than the swimming legend, writing, “Are you kidding me? I have to see that for myself.”

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Similar surprises awaited her when comparing her followers with Aaron Rodgers. However, the comparison with Aaron Rodgers didn’t faze her; she cheekily and confidently admitted to having more followers.

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Probably, this is what makes her immensely successful on the social media platforms. Her journey to stardom reminds us that in the age of digital influence, anything is possible.

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