Olivia Dunne has been a major beneficiary of a shift that allows college athletes to earn money from their work, but the fandom around her has been described as 'disturbing' and 'creepy' after a meet over the weekend.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleScenes of young men screaming for college gymnastics star Olivia Dunne have been described as "scary, disturbing and cringey", with the gymnast herself telling them to show some respect.
The 20-year-old was seen taking selfies with the fans after the competition, but took issue with their conduct.One of the signs held by those in the stands read "LSU without Livvy isn't even top 25", using her social media handle and referring to the sixth-placed ranking of Dunne's college. "[They] will be there to create a perimeter that keeps everybody safe," he told The New Orleans Advocate/Times-Picayune.
The gymnast was on the elite pathway towards the Olympic level when she was earmarked by Louisiana State University at about 10 or 11 years of age.
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