As an NCAA gymnast at Louisiana State University, Olivia Dunne has redefined what it means to be a college athlete. As an influencer, she has 13 million followers across platforms. But one thing she’s looking forward to? Fully entering her WAG era.
“I don’t really feel like I’ve experienced the full WAG effect yet because I’m still in college and I don’t live with Paul, but I’m excited for what’s to come,” she says. Paul is Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, who was named 2024 Rookie of the Year for the National League.
Dunne—also known as Livvy—is in her senior year and currently the highest paid female college athlete in the country, according to Sports Illustrated. She started posting on social media as a 10-year-old elite gymnast, and when she started competing at LSU, her following exploded. NCAA rules enacted in 2021 allowing college athletes to accept sponsorships and endorsements just so happened to coincide with Dunne’s rise, and she’s …