Olivia Dunne's wardrobee, malfunction goes viral - Olivia Dunne dating Paul Skenes
Is Olivia Dunne dating Paul Skenes? What to know about LSU gymnast's rumored romance with Pirates phenom
A new power couple might be about to take over the sports world.
It's been a ridiculous year for LSU athletics, as the Tigers captured national championships in baseball and women's basketball. Now, the Tigers might have produced one of the most star-studded couples in sports.
Gymnast and social media star Olivia Dunne is rumored to be dating Pirates prospect Paul Skenes, who helped LSU win the College World Series in June before getting selected first overall by the Pirates in the MLB Draft.
Here are the details on the rumored relationship between Dunne and Skenes.
Is Olivia Dunne dating Paul Skenes?
Dunne posted a Snapchat image of herself wearing a Pirates hat, and another image indicates she was in Bradenton, Fla., where Skenes started his career with the FCL Pirates. The internet took notice of the coincidences.
The internet also noticed something even more telling in one of the images: A baseball glove. The glove's stitching indicates it's the same brand that Skenes used at LSU.
The pair appeared to move one step closer to making it official on Aug. 15, when Dunne made an appearances at Skenes' debut with the High-A Bradenton Marauders.
The developments of the last few weeks weren't the first signs of a Dunne-Skenes connection. Dunne was openly supportive of LSU baseball during the team's run to the national championship in June. That's no surprise, considering she's an LSU athlete herself, but Dunne made it all the way out to Omaha to cheer on Skenes and the team during the College World Series.
Dunne also took to Instagram to congratulate Skenes and his former LSU teammate Dylan Crews when they were drafted first and second overall, respectively, in July.
Skenes threw 11 pitches in his FCL Pirates debut, seven of which were at least 100 MPH. It was a quick stint for the No. 1 pick, but he'll be sticking around in Bradenton with the High-A Marauders as he begins to inch closer to the majors.
Olivia Dunne net worth
Skenes set an MLB Draft record with a $9.2 million signing bonus, but Dunne makes plenty of money herself. On3 listed her NIL net worth as $3.5 million in April, and that figure appears to be growing as she continues to secure sponsorship and endorsement deals.
Dunne has a massive platform, boasting 7.7 million TikTok followers and 4.3 million followers, so there doesn't seem to be a ceiling on how much money she can earn as an influencer.
Could Dunne soon become a familiar face in the crowd at PNC Park? She's set to graduate from LSU in 2024, and if all goes well, that could be about the time Skenes earns a call-up to the Pirates.
Dunne is 20 years old. She was born on Oct. 1, 2002, and is just a few months younger than Skenes. Dunne is entering her senior year at LSU.
How old is Paul Skenes?
Skenes started his college career at Air Force before transferring to LSU ahead of his junior season.
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