"Here's to year five" - Olivia Dunne announces LSU career extension after boyfriend Paul Skenes' All-Star selection
It's been quite the week for the MLB's young power couple Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes. Not only did the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching sensation earn the first All-Star selection of his career, but Dunne also made a major announcement regarding her gymnastics future with Louisiana State University.
"Paul Skenes becomes the only first overall pick in MLB history to become an All-Star the following season (h/t @BNightengale)" - @TalkinBaseball_
The ultra-talent gymnast took to social media to make a major announcement about the future of her gymnastics career. Olivia Dunne used an incredibly well-made hype video announcing that she will be continuing her gymnastics career with the LSU Tigers.
"Dear LSU, the last four years have changed my life," Dunne said in her announcement video. "I'm here to say, I'm not Dunne yet," she continued, addressing the thousands of LSU Tiger fans who have supported her throughout her athletics career.
"Not Dunne yet" - @livvydunne
"Here's to year five baby," she said at the conclusion of the video, recreating a mic drop with the letter she read to the school and her fans. As one of the most recognizable college athletes in the United States, Olivia Dunne's decision to continue with LSU is massive. During the 2023-24 season, the Tigers won the first-ever NCAA Championship in school history.
"Lettin’ the world know who the No. 1 floor team in the nation is. The Tigers recorded a program best regional floor score last night with their 49.700 in the final rotation! #GeauxTigers | #GetThere" - @LSUgym
Olivia Dunne went viral on social media for celebrating Paul Skenes' All-Star selection
As one of the most-covered and watched power couples in the MLB, Dunne and Skenes have captured the hearts and minds of young baseball fans across the world. This past weekend, it was announced that the Pittsburgh Pirates' rookie had been selected to the All-Star team.
In a viral video, Dunne showed off her surprise for her boyfriend after it was announced that he was selected to the All-Star squad. Dunne's surprise included gold balloons that spelled out "ALL STAR" as well as a pizza and bottle of champagne.