Olivia Dunne gives a strong opinion on the Jordan Chiles controversy and leaves one question hanging in the air

The Paris Olympics were a whirlwind for athletes, with highs and lows that left lasting impacts. For gymnast Jordan Chiles, the Games held both accomplishment and heartbreak, as a medal she fought hard to win was controversially revoked, sparking a public outcry.

Rather than letting this setback derail her, Chiles has doubled down on her success, dominating as a standout NCAA gymnast at UCLA.

She’s also become a prominent player in the competitive Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape, where her influence has helped boost UCLA‘s women’s sports earnings to 3.2 million dollars.

However, the NIL stage is led by another star gymnast, LSU’s Olivia Dunne, who has amassed a staggering 9.5 million dollars in earnings, putting LSU‘s women’s sports revenue at an impressive 10.2 million dollars.

Despite their competition in NIL, Chiles and Dunne‘s friendship runs deep. When Chiles faced the painful revocation of her Olympic medal, Dunne immediately voiced her support, showing the bond they’ve shared since their elite gymnastics days.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dunne described witnessing the controversy firsthand.

“It was a tricky situation, and I’ve never seen anything like that in gymnastics history,” Dunne told Fox News Digital.

“You work so hard to get to the Olympics, and to have a medal there, and then taken away so easily was heartbreaking.”

Her response highlights the shared resilience of elite gymnasts, even as they push each other in the NIL race.

Olivia Dunne’s own Parisian experience

While Chiles navigated the Olympic controversy, Olivia Dunne fully embraced her Paris experience from the stands, cheering on Team USA and witnessing iconic performances.

Dunne watched the women’s gymnastics team earn a gold medal, calling Simone Biles the “GOAT” as she took on each apparatus with confidence. Dunne also cheered for LSU alumni Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss as they won a beach volleyball match against Canada, showcasing her LSU pride abroad.

Outside the Olympic arena, Dunne enjoyed classic Parisian moments, posing in front of the Eiffel Tower with the caption “Pardon my French” and snapping photos in a cozy American-flag sweater.

While Dunne didn’t compete in the Games, she responded to fans’ curiosity about her absence with a playful comment, claiming she “stubbed her toe.”

With her fifth NCAA season approaching, Dunne’s star power and NIL success promise to make this a standout year. Both Dunne and Chiles show that for these athletes, each season offers a new chapter in their inspiring journeys.