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LSU Star Gymnast Olivia Dunne Traverses with Security Guard Due to Safety Concerns Post Crowd Incident Last Season

Amid increasing fan obsessions and safety concerns, Olivia Dunne's rise to fame leads to changes in routine including virtual classes, private relationship management, and a personal security guard for the entire LSU gymnastics team.

  • Amid increased fan obsessions, LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, who has significant social media following, now has extra security to ensure her safety during the 2024 season. This change was in response to a hectic incident in Utah where overzealous fans caused a disruptive scene during a meet.
  • As a result of the stressful fan encounters, Olivia Dunne no longer attends in-person classes due to fear for her safety, adjusting to virtual learning as part of her efforts to manage her private life and public fame.
  • Olivia Dunne experienced a rapid rise to fame across social media in the past two years, with millions of followers across Instagram and TikTok, and she has had to find balance in handling the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape in college athletics.
  • Dunne is preparing for her senior season with LSU, during which she will be accompanied by a security guard due to the escalating safety concerns following an incident in Utah last season.
  • Beyond gymnastics, Dunne is also navigating her relationship with former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes in the public eye, attempting to keep some elements of her life private while also addressing speculation from fans and the media.
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