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Hours After Supporting Rumored MLB Boyfriend, Olivia Dunne Names Her Second Favourite Sport

Published 08/16/2023, 8:19 AM EDT

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Are Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes the new power couple in the sports world? Both juniors at LSU, rode the Tigers’ wave of success, snatching national titles in baseball and women’s gymnastics. Now, a star-studded athletic couple might be in the making. Gymnast and social media icon, Livvy Dunne, is rumored to be romantically linked with Pirates prospect Paul Skenes. 

Notably, Olivia Dunne’s love for s basketball and her fellow Tiger shine through her recent choice of LSU-colored caps. Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated and her latest fashion update hint at a newfound affection for baseball. Amidst speculations, all eyes remain fixed on the duo, wondering if they’ll be the next big thing in sports and companionship.

Olivia Dunne supports her new favorite sport in style

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Updating her 4.3 million followers on Instagram, Olivia Dunne revealed her latest look. The LSU gymnast donned a sleek black co-ord set from her NIL brand partnership with Vuori. Comprising a simple black tank top and skirt combo, paired with white shoes and her signature choker necklace. Moreover, her characteristic half-up, half-down hairstyle, she’s undoubtedly rekindling the athleisure trend. Amidst the fashion spotlight, it was her choice of words that drew attention: “Go baseball”.

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While the spotlight shone on her ensemble, it’s her recent presence at several MLB games that raised eyebrows. The swimsuit model is in her last year at LSU and is in rigorous training for the NCAA championship. However, as an LSU Tiger, Olivia Dunne has managed to show support for her fellow LSU Tiger, Paul Skenes. 

The gymnast shared a mirror selfie on Instagram Stories, sporting a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball cap and listing her location as Fort Myers, Florida. The speculation stirs curiosity, with Skenes playing for the Florida Complex League Pirates. The question that lingers now is where these intriguing rumors first take root.

Dunne and Skenes’ possible baseball-powered connection

Olivia Dunne and Skenes’ connection surfaced at the NCAA baseball World Series in June. According to Meaww, amidst the Tigers’ triumphant 2-1 win over Florida at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, Dunne stood out donning purple and gold.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates then chose Skenes as the top pick, followed closely by teammate Dylan Crews. Dunne took to Instagram Story, rejoicing at the moment and declaring, “Great day to be a Tiger”. 

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Clues scattered across social media hint at a potential bond between the LSU gymnast and Pirates pitcher Skenes. Olivia Dunne was also spotted in Pirates gear during the team’s spring training in Bradenton, Florida. A striking image even reveals her wearing a baseball glove similar to Skenes’. Though the rumors remain enigmatic, their shared passion for baseball could indeed solidify them as a formidable duo.

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Gincy Abraham

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Gincy Abraham, an accomplished sports news writer at EssentiallySports, has a profound passion for surfing and a talent for covering the latest developments in sports. With expertise in Olympic news, Gincy captures the essence of the global sporting event. With a bachelor's degree in journalism and years of experience as a news reporter, Gincy is always in pursuit to deliver accurate content religiously.
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