At 21, Olivia Dunne has embellishments in the digital foray and the gymnastics realm, far superseding her tender age. As she nears the end of an outstanding NCAA journey with the Louisiana State Tigers, Dunne has become a paragon of the modern student-athlete. Young, intrepid, and determined she has been a fan favorite, capturing their hearts and vaulting from collegiate fame to the cusp of millionaire status through NIL deals.
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Yet, amid the flashbulbs and followers, Dunne cherishes something far more precious: a bond with her best friend and teammate, Elena Arenas, that’s as golden as any trophy. Elena Arenas, at 22, mirrors Olivia Dunne’s brilliance, shining both on the gymnastics stage and in the digital spotlight. Renowned for her mesmerizing performances, especially on the balance beam, Arenas is rapidly becoming a fan favorite. As LSU’s dynamic duo, Dunne and Arenas spark debates among their admirers: who truly steals the show?
Unfurling the duality of these two, who tops in terms of professional overtures?
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Dunne’s recent triumph made LSU beam with pride! Olivia Dunne recently shone brightly in LSU gymnastics’ final regular-season match against North Carolina, securing a victory with a score of 198.250-196.075. On her senior night, Dunne captivated the Maravich Center crowd with a flawless beam routine, earning an impressive 9.975. Her remarkable performance adds to an illustrious career that includes All-America honors in her freshman year (2021), career-high scores in her sophomore year (2022), and a standout junior season (2023), where she also earned academic accolades.
Whereas Elena Arenas stands out as a remarkable student-athlete, boasting achievements such as the 2023 CSC Academic All-District title and inclusion in prestigious lists like the 2023 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll, 2022 SEC Academic Honor Roll, and 2021 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll. In gymnastics, she’s left an indelible mark, claiming the 2021 SEC Vault Champion title and earning spots on both the 2021 All-SEC and SEC All-Freshman Team. Yet, the question remains: who stands out financially?
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Battle of net worth and influence – moolah war rages
As of March 2024, Olivia Dunne has claimed the top spot in college gymnastics NIL Rankings, with an impressive valuation of $3.6 million, according to On3. This marks a significant increase from her $2.6 million valuation in 2022, solidifying her position as the 3rd highest in the NIL 100 rankings. Meanwhile, Elena Arenas holds a prominent status among American gymnasts, with a substantial net worth of $5 million as reported by Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider.
Despite her notable financial standing, the disparity between her and Dunne becomes apparent when considering their respective social media followings. While Dunne commands 5 million followers on Instagram alone, Arenas trails behind with 191 thousand followers. But when it comes to their dating lives, who holds the spotlight? Elena is dating Garrett Edwards, a baseball player at LSU. Ever since she posted their first picture together on November 7th, 2020, captioning it, “LSU football may have not scored much but I did.“, Cupid has indeed worked his charm bringing them together.
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Since then, she has consistently shared pictures of them together, whether hugging, supporting, or kissing. On the other hand, Olivia Dunne is in a relationship with Paul Skenes, an American professional baseball pitcher and an LSU Tigers member. Dunne confirmed her relationship with Skenes in August 2023. Apart from all this, Dunne and Arenas have shown what it means to be student-athletes today, proving that friendship can thrive even in the spotlight.