Following the scary episode at the University of Utah, Olivia Dunne and her coach Jay Clark informed “Today” of the swift implementation of new security measures. A dedicated security staff now travels with the team, and additional rules have been enforced for the safety of the gymnasts during competitions. Concerns about safety had been lingering even before the incident, with Clark attributing the heightened risks to social media’s effects on accessibility and familiarity. As the 2023 season concluded without major incidents, Dunne’s reduced participation in the 2024 season was associated more with her influencer commitments than security concerns.