Olivia Dunne recently revealed plans for a new project based in Los Angeles, California, sparking excitement among fans. The announcement follows her appearance alongside boyfriend Paul Skenes at the MLB All-Star Game and marks a new chapter after her upcoming retirement from gymnastics following the 2025 NCAA Championships.
Olivia Dunne’s Emerging Ventures Post-Retirement
Since deciding to retire from competitive gymnastics, Olivia Dunne has been actively expanding her presence beyond the sport. The former LSU Tigers gymnast remains highly visible, attending significant events such as the Time 100 launch party, where she was honored on the 2025 TIME 100 Creators List. Alongside her sister, Dunne also appeared as a guest speaker at Athlete Con, sharing insights on brand building and maximizing NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities for college athletes.
Thanks to the strong personal brand she developed during her time in college athletics, Dunne is securing multiple collaborations and partnerships. Her standout achievement with LSU was helping lead the team to their first-ever NCAA Championship in 2024, a milestone that boosted her profile considerably.
Recently, while in California, Dunne posted a striking selfie hinting at a new venture without giving away many details.
“Just finished such a cool project AH!”
Reflecting on Missed Opportunities and New Freedoms
Olivia Dunne has opened up about the challenges of balancing rigorous gymnastics training with potential career-building opportunities during her collegiate years. She noted that her intense schedule often forced her to decline many offers.
“I think that taking every opportunity and seizing it and doing it to the best of my abilities because that’s just been in my nature because of gymnastics and being a perfectionist,” she said. “Saying ‘yes’ to as many things that feel right to me and being really good at it is what I want to do.” —Olivia Dunne, Gymnast
“I’ve always said ‘no’ to opportunities way more than I’ve said ‘yes’ — so, I’m excited to do everything and be able to travel and to be able to do things on my time because it’s always been around gymnastics. My life has revolved around gymnastics,” she added. —Olivia Dunne, Gymnast
This new freedom allows Dunne to explore projects and events on her own terms, fostering growth beyond athletics. Her recent work includes walking for SI Swimsuit’s runway for the third consecutive collaboration, highlighting her expanding role in the fashion and entertainment industries.
Looking Ahead: Olivia Dunne’s Growing Influence and Endeavors
The unveiling of a new California-based initiative signals Dunne’s commitment to leveraging her platform as she transitions from gymnastics to broader career possibilities. Her ongoing partnership with Paul Skenes and participation in high-profile events illustrate a trajectory filled with promising opportunities. As she continues to embrace varied ventures, Olivia Dunne is set to make a significant impact across multiple fields while inspiring current and future college athletes to build their own brands.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Has anyone found the Paul Skenes card?
A. An 11-year-old from California managed to find a unique Paul Skenes baseball card. The Pirates are offering 30 years of season tickets behind home plate in exchange for it.
Q. How many times has Paul Skenes thrown over 100?
A. He has thrown pitches at 100 mph or faster on 98 occasions. In Triple-A, nobody else has done it more than 37 times by May 8. In the Major Leagues, only Athletics’ fast-throwing closer Mason Miller is near this with 97 pitches at 100 mph or more.
Q. Did anyone find Paul Skenes’ baseball card?
A. Excitement about Skenes led collectors to eagerly search for his unique rookie card. On Christmas morning, an 11-year-old Dodgers fan in Los Angeles finally found it. The Pirates had promised a reward for whoever discovered the Skenes card.
Q. What did the kid do with the Paul Skenes card?
A. The kid and his family sold the card through an auction organized by Fanatics. Dick’s Sporting Goods eventually won the card with a large bid. The auction lasted two weeks and received 64 bids in total.