Over the past few years, Olivia Dunne has become a household name—not just for her athletic achievements as an LSU gymnast, but for her undeniable influence on social media and pop culture. As Dunne’s college career draws to a close, fans and media alike have been eagerly searching for the next breakout star who can fill the void she’ll leave behind in the world of college athletics.

It seems that search may be over, as Alabama Crimson Tide track and field star Chandler Hayden is now going viral and being hailed as the “next Olivia Dunne.” Hayden has set social media abuzz this week after posting a series of striking photos that have sent fans into a frenzy. Her follower count has skyrocketed, and her posts are flooded with comments from admirers, many of whom are already calling her the new face of college sports.

Chandler Hayden’s appeal is not just about looks—though her striking presence certainly helps. She is a standout athlete for Alabama, earning recognition for her performances in major track and field competitions. Her combination of athletic talent, confidence, and camera-ready charisma has made her an instant favorite among fans and brands alike. In the age of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, Hayden’s rapid rise on social media positions her perfectly to follow in Dunne’s footsteps, leveraging her platform for both personal and professional success.

Much like Dunne, Hayden embodies the new era of college athletics, where an athlete’s online presence is nearly as important as their on-field accomplishments. Her Instagram feed is a blend of training snapshots, glamorous portraits, and candid moments with teammates—offering followers both inspiration and a glimpse behind the scenes of collegiate sports life. This balance of authenticity and aspiration is part of what makes her so relatable and appealing to a broad audience.

The comparisons to Olivia Dunne are inevitable, but Hayden is already forging her own path. While Dunne made her mark in gymnastics, Hayden is bringing attention to track and field—a sport that often flies under the radar compared to football or basketball. Her viral popularity is not only boosting her own profile but also shining a spotlight on her sport and her university.

Of course, with newfound fame comes increased scrutiny and pressure. Social media stardom can be a double-edged sword, and Hayden will need to navigate the challenges of public attention, maintaining both her performance on the track and her image online. However, her early success suggests she has both the talent and the temperament to thrive in the spotlight.

As Olivia Dunne prepares to say goodbye to her college career, Chandler Hayden’s star is clearly on the rise. Whether she will reach the same heights as Dunne remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: college sports fans have found their new sensation, and all eyes will be on Hayden as she steps confidently into her moment.

Alabama Crimson Tide track & field star Chandler Hayden is going insanely viral this week after she posted a set of wild photos that has fans going nuts:

 

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Chandler Olivia Hayden currently has over 141,000 followers on Instagram and it is growing. She is even more popular on TikTok as she has 328,000 followers.

Back in 2022, Hayden signed up for the WWE NIL program when she attended the University of Tennessee and competed as a hammer thrower on the Volunteers track and field team.

Among her accomplishments are being a 2023 Indoor Second Team All-American in weight throw and being on the 2022, and 2023 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll.

So far in 2024, she has recorded a top-five finish in the women’s weight throw at the Samford Invitational and earned a first-place finish in the women’s weight throw at the Bob Polluck Invitational.

Her mark moved her to second on the all-time top-10 list in program history.

Prior to her move to Alabama, she scored at the 2023 SEC Outdoor Championships in the hammer throw with a mark of 62.18. She also moved to No. 3 all-time in Tennessee program history after recording 63.05m (206-10) in the hammer throw at the 2023 Tennessee Invite.

Fearne Cotton has broken her silence on split from husband Jesse Wood in her first TV interview since the breakup.

Joining Lorraine Kelly on Monday’s episode of the ITV show, the TV presenter, 43, also gave an health update after having two tumours removed from jaw.

Fearne announced her split from Jesse, the son of Rolling Stones bass guitarist Ronnie Wood, in December after 10 years of marriage.

She has since made swipes at Jesse and moved on with TV director Elliot Hegarty, with the pair having been seen kissing during a recent night out.

Fearne has had a difficult few months after undergoing surgery to remove two benign tumours from her jawline, just days before her split with Jesse emerged.

She told host Lorraine: ‘It’s all very amicable and kids are doing great. I am in a very good place.’place.’

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Fearne Cotton has broken her silence on split from husband Jesse Wood in her first TV interview since the breakup

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Fearne announced her split from Jesse, the son of Rolling Stones bass guitarist Ronnie Wood , in December after 10 years of marriage (both pictured in February 2024)

Discussing her recent surgery, she added: ‘I feel very grateful to have completely recovered.

‘I feel really good. I have a lot of people reaching out who have had the same thing.’

Davina McCall, 56, announced in November she’d been diagnosed with a colloid cyst, a rare type of benign brain tumour, and has supported Fearne.

She continued: ‘Everyone needs a Davina. She’s been amazing, weird that we had the same health thing going on at the same time. She’s so calming and we speak every day. She is just the best

It comes after Fearne has seemingly made another thinly-veiled dig at her ex-husband as she gushed that she is the happiest she’s ever been in a positive update.

Speaking to Scott Mills on his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, Fearne gushed that she is ‘really happy’ and is ‘springing out of bed in the morning ready for life’.

Scott, who has known Fearne for 25 years, said he has never seen her ‘more positive or happier’, prompting Fearne to agree and reply: ‘Yeah I feel great!’