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LSU gymnastics sensation Olivia Dunne has once again captured the buzz of the internet, this time with a series of boat party photos that have gone viral.
Known for her impressive skills on the mat and her strong social media presence, Dunne's latest posts unsurprisingly caught the eye on Instagram.
The photos in question feature Dunne, 21, enjoying a sunny afternoon with her MLB star boyfriend Paul Skenes, who is featuring in his rookie season for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Surrounded by friends and scenic views, 'Livvy' showed off her stylish swimwear as she basked in the joy of fine weather and summer spirit during their boat party on Sunday.
She could be seeing gazing lovely into the eyes of her other half, who looked relaxed with the backdrop of a bridge and stadium behind them on the river. In another photo, she left little to the imagination after posing in her emerald green bikini.
Dunne kept it short and simple with her caption, although it perfectly summarized her feelings about her boyfriend: "Hooked", she wrote to her 5.2 million followers.
It seems their blossoming romance has gained the approval of her fans, who claimed Skenes was a "lucky dude", while another fan said: "I love this and them. Make a thousand babies."
Olivia Dunne's huge popularity
Not since Simone Biles has a gymnast gained such a huge following for her achievements in sport and outside of it.
Boasting millions of followers on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, Dunne's popularity extends way beyond her life at LSU. Her engaging posts - which often highlight her gymnastics prowess, daily life and personal style - have contributed to her growing influence.
While some celebrities are guarded about sharing moments from their life, Dunne is very much an open book, as she proved by wearing a thong underneath her see-through dress at a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit party.
As her private boat party shows, Dunne is living the dream of being both a highly-skilled athlete and coveted influencer, and it may not be long before the big brands line up deals to get her to endorse them.