Olivia Dunne, the fiancée of Paul Skenes, and Sierra Ballard, a teammate at LSU, dance to Ariana Grande’s “Sweetener” before the annual 101 exhibition meet.
Paul Skenes’ girlfriend, LSU Tigers gymnast Olivia Dunne, shared a lively TikTok video dancing to Ariana Grande’s “Sweetener” alongside her teammate Sierra Ballard. The pair showcased their moves in LSU’s official purple and white leotards inside the locker room, building excitement ahead of their annual Gym 101 exhibition meet at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday.
Olivia Dunne’s Upcoming NCAA Season
Dunne and the Tigers gymnastics squad are gearing up for a new NCAA season, starting on January 3 against Iowa State at home in Baton Rouge. After winning her maiden NCAA title with LSU in April, Dunne committed to a fifth year with the team, cementing her dedication to the program.
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne’s Relationship
Dunne first met Skenes in 2022 at LSU, where she pursued her higher education. Skenes had transferred to LSU from the Air Force Academy during the 2022 NCAA baseball season and quickly became a standout. He led the Tigers to the College World Series title in 2023, earning the MVP award and emerging as America’s strikeout leader.
Skenes’ accomplishments continued at the professional level after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2024, he made a stunning MLB debut, winning the National League Rookie of the Year (NL ROY) and securing a spot on the All-MLB First Team.
LSU College Gameday Appearance
In November, Dunne and Skenes were guests on ESPN’s College GameDay studio during LSU’s SEC matchup against Alabama. Dunne shared highlights of the day on social media, posting photos with the caption:
“Some of my better guest pics 💁🏼♀️ @vuoriclothing.”
The event was hosted by Nick Saban, former Alabama football coach. Despite the Tigers’ 42-13 loss to the Crimson Tide, Dunne and Skenes enjoyed the experience, further showcasing their strong presence as a power couple in college sports.
With both athletes excelling in their respective fields, their bond continues to draw attention as they balance successful careers and shared moments at LSU and beyond.
