Former LSU star and now social media personality Olivia Dunne, just mixed her gym skills with a thrilling high-risk activity during a lakeside getaway.
While her boyfriend, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates, was busy with his team’s commitments, Dunne embraced the adrenaline of wakeboarding at Lake Oconee. In a blue bikini, she performed amazing moves on the water, like her gymnastics flips, making people watch in wonder.
Dunne is more than ready for anything
This mix of gymnastics and wakeboarding shows how good Dunne is at more than just one sport. It also ties her past with what she does now. She jumps from one sport to another with ease, all thanks to her love and passion for trying new sports, without caring if they are tough or simple.
Wakeboarding is an extreme water sport where combines elements of water skiing snowboarding and surfing. It needs the right mix of balance, power, and agility. Her gymnastics past gave Dunne the strong core and bend needed to do well in such challenging sport. Her time on Lake Oconee shows how she can adjust and stay strong, no matter the activity.
A great bond between two great athletes
Skenes, who sticks to his baseball career, often says how much he looks up to her commitment to excellence. Even though he was not there, it is clear that Dunne’s brave heart lifts people up.
As Dunne tries new things and keeps shaping her sports life, her path lifts up many. It shows that when you chase what you love, there is no end to what you can do.
The future of Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes is set to start for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their next game. They play against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:40 PM EDT at PNC Park. This will make his 26th start this year. Skenes has stood out for the Pirates, holding a 7-9 record with a 2.13 ERA and 166 strikeouts over 148 innings pitched this year
For the rest of the year, how Skenes plays will be big for the Pirates as they try to climb up in their ranks. His consistent pitching and ability to deliver quality will be key to the team’s wins.
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