Ever wondered what Livvy Dunne, the talented gymnast and social media sensation, would be doing if she wasn’t flipping and tumbling her way to fame? Well, she recently spilled the beans, and it’s a sporty surprise!
Dunne’s recent quickfire interview revealed an intriguing career choice that has fans abuzz. Olivia”Livvy” Dunne is a household name not only because of her athletic gifts as a gymnast but her public romance with an MLB player, Paul Skenes. As Dunne continues to dominate the competition of the mat, her off-the-mat years remain a curious mystery.
In a rapid-fire interview, Livvy revealed that if not for gymnastics, she would have loved to pursue softball professionally. “I would like to say softball,” she said when a journalist asked him: What sport she would be competing in if it wasn’t gymnastics?
Every now and then, Liv reveals her affection for softball on social media. In a comedic Instagram reel, she compared her gymnastics talent against an attempt at softball skill. She captioned it, “that’s too much to ask #gymnastics #softball.” In the reel, she skillfully depicts her gymnastics talent with the prompt, “stay on the beam” and executes the move. The second prompt reads, “now hit the ball,” spoken about softball, but the challenge was a slow, easy pitch. She humorously fails to hit it. The post is an example of her clear admiration for the sport, at least as a fan.
Supportive boyfriend Paul Skenes has always been one of Dunne’s biggest cheerleaders. Skenes once praised Dunne for her commitment and passion, whether it be for gymnastics or softball. Skenes was also in the stands in January 2025 to support the LSU gymnastics season opener. “Paul Skenes in Baton Rouge supporting his girlfriend Olivia Dunne,” KLSU Sports highlighted the moment in a video. Their relationship continues to be a source of inspiration for many.
Two stars, one sky: Dunne and Skenes
Dunne’s gymnastics career has been nothing short of meteoric. Rising from the humble early days of her career at LSU to one of the highest-paid collegiate athletes in the country. She took home WCGA All-American honors for uneven bars. And she has made the Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll a few years in a row. In her senior season this year, she competed in nine meets and achieved a career-high score of 9.900 on the floor. “She is one of the people that can be relied on to go in [at any position],” said Coach Jay Clark. Praising Dunne’s leadership and skill reliability, “To be in the role that she is in says that she is one of the best.”
Outside of gymnastics, Livvy has a large fan base on social media. Dunne’s fun, behind-the-scenes content of her life and training have captured fans worldwide. Dunne uses social media as a platform to inspire and relate to her fans.
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