Olivia Dunne opens up about long-distance relationship with MLB star Paul Skenes

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Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes and national champion gymnast Olivia Dunne have been the darlings of the baseball world since they officially announced their relationship a few years ago.

But the long-distance nature of their relationship could add extra pressure to the young lovebirds as they get their lives started together. Anyone who has ever been in a similar situation would agree.

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Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates watches the selection show with his girlfriend Olivia Dunne during the ROY 2024 National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award Announcement on Nov. 18, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Lucas Casel/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Dunne opened up to People in February about how the two were approaching the possible obstacle.

"Honestly, I don't think we have any rules. I just think being super present with one another while you're together, while you have that time together, is super important," she told the magazine. "I mean, he makes time to come to my events. I make time to go watch him pitch. I try to make every start I can."

"We both are so busy that we understand if one another can't be there for everything, but I think just really valuing the time you spend together and being super present in every moment."

Dunne has routinely been spotted at Pirates games – whether in Pittsburgh or on the road on the East Coast – cheering on Skenes.

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Olivia Dunne cheers as she watches the game between the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on May 12,