WATCH: Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne nails 'hard' move on college locker room floor
Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne is preparing for her fifth and final season with the LSU Tigers, hoping to defend the NCAA crown, which they won in April, the first in program history. The LSU gymnast is in Baton Rouge and has uploaded snaps from her training. Monday's post was no exception.
As for her boyfriend, the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie is probably two starts away from capping off an incredible rookie season that may see him win the NL Rookie of the Year. Had he made his MLB debut a little earlier than May, he could have been a contender for the NL Cy Young too.
On Monday, Dunne posted a video where she was seen making an acrobatic move with her hands, from lifting body weight, most commonly seen in floor events of gymnastics. She nailed it..
"This was hard," she wrote in caption.
Olivia Dunne is among the LSU seniors who are returning for their final season in the college landscape.
Haleigh Bryant, Sierra Ballard, Chase Brock and Alyona Shchennikova will also finish their college careers after the upcoming season. Defending their NCAA crown would be the best way to bid farewell.
Olivia Dunne reveals why she's returning for another season
Not many expected Olivia Dunne to return for another year after last season's triumph. However, she surprised many when she announced her return in July.
“This past year I found a renewed love of the sport. I had trained a lot in the off season, so I felt really strong and healthy from the start and ready to contribute,” said Dunne [via LSU's website].
“I really enjoyed the dynamic of the team this year and it all came together well. Winning the national championships was a great team accomplishment, but I feel like I have more to give as an individual competitor.”
Dunne also thanked her fans, family, friends and coaches for uplifting her spirits and helping her get through a hard day.
She had earlier said that she won't be participating in international gymnastics opportunities and would like to create her own brand some day.