Olivia Dunne is marketed by her team of LA agents as the most popular athlete in the USA or on the internet, however, her popularity is not solely due to her gymnastics abilities as a college athlete. TikTok is the main factor contributing to her massive following. Her gymnastics skills may make her stand out compared to other TikTokers, but it’s her status as a “content creator” that makes her the highest paid college athlete. The fact that she is a part of the LSU gymnastics team is more of a coincidence or a bonus.
This generation treats TikTokers like celebrities and Olivia’s fans, known as “DUNNE BROS”, attend her gymnastics meets and show their support. The whole situation has gained a life of its own with each viral post she makes, such as a picture of her in her gymnastics uniform. This results in hundreds of thousands of likes and comments, including from OnlyFans model Katie Sigmund, who people have started calling a lookalike or groupie of Olivia. It’s all just marketing.