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American Crush Olivia Dunne’s NCAA Internet Sensation Throne Under Threat as She Faces Heavy Competition From Southern Connecticut State Gymnast

Published 07/08/2023, 12:30 PM EDT

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Oliva Dunne is the most famous college socialite. Along with having a staunch gymnastics career, Dunne also is regarded as one of the most renowned NCAA athletes with a hoard full of social media following. And, with over 4.3 Million followers on Instagram and endorsement deals, the LSU gymnast’s rise seems to continue.

However, after Olivia Dunne’s rise, many college athletes decided to take the same route. The list includes names such as Dragoi, the Romanian swimmer, and Sydney Smith. Sydney Smith, a Southern Connecticut State University athlete, is one of the most flexible gymnasts at the college level. And using her skills to her advantage, Sydney has also gained a huge following on social media. Recently, Smith’s gymnastics videos on TikTok, have gone viral and many fans have started to compare the athlete with Olivia Dunne.

Olivia Dunne getting a new competition on the mat

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Sydney Smith recently posted a TikTok video that went viral with over 7 million views. In the video, Smith is seen showing off her flexibility skills as she does a fully vertical handstand on a beam. The video also became the athlete’s most viral video to date. However, besides appreciating the athlete’s flexibility skills, many fans also talked about Olivia Dunne in the comment section.

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Olivia Dunne has always been topping the charts for years with little to no competition. However, this time Dunne might be looking forward to a potential candidate. Smith has been continuously training as she prepares for the fall league. Furthermore, apart from gymnastics, Smith has also started to give Dunne competition with her growing influence on social media.

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After Dunne, Sydney Smith also girded up to become a social media sensation

Although Smith is not even in the top 3 of the 100-NIL chart yet, her influence on social media is booming. With over 1.6 million followers on Tik Tok, Sydney Smith is reaching the top soon. The Southern Connecticut State University junior’s several TikTok videos have reached millions of views as well. Apart from that, Sydney is also posting on Instagram for her 230k fans. And with time, surely her influence on Instagram will also reach the top soon.

Also Read:Bawling Her Eyes Out, American NCAA Sensation Olivia Dunne Has Bigger Problems than “Being Dumped” and It’s Hilarious

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Overall, both gymnasts bring their own set of skills to the mat and social media as well. However, fans cannot wait for both athletes to compete with each other and exhilarate a stunning performance.

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Paras Jan

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Paras Haji is a US Sports author at Essentially Sports. She began her professional journey as a content and news publisher, which gave her valuable experience in the sports media industry. Her passion for all things Olympics, and dedication to keeping track of every competitive performance, have earned her recognition for handing over captivating articles.
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Purva Jain