In a recent advertising endeavor for Accelerator, the energy drink sponsoring them both, Travis Kelce and Olivia Dunne embarked on a playful swap of their respective sports disciplines.
The advertisement kicks off with Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, stepping into the world of gymnastics under the guidance of LSU star gymnast Olivia Dunne. While Kelce is known for his agility on the football field, gymnastics presented a new kind of challenge.
Taylor Swift’s boyfriend didn’t don a leotard, but he did attempt to master the art of ‘sticking the landing’—a fundamental gymnastics skill.
Dunne coached him through the three critical components: extending arms out upon mat impact, raising arms to signal the routine’s conclusion, and adding a celebratory scream.
The dismount technique Kelce attempted is a common element across all four women’s gymnastics events: the vault, uneven bars, floor exercise, and balance beam. After executing the landing, complete with arms outstretched and a robust scream, Dunne playfully awarded him a ’10!’, signifying a perfect score in college gymnastics—a humorous nod to Kelce’s successful cross-sport attempt.
Next, it was Dunne’s turn to step onto the football field. Unlike her expertise on the gymnastics floor, handling a football was a less familiar territory for Dunne, who is romantically linked to Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates, rather than someone from the football arena. Kelce tutored her on the crucial skill of catching a football: forming a ‘diamond’ with thumbs and index fingers connected and keeping elbows tight to secure the catch.
Off-camera, Kelce’s enthusiastic support was evident as he threw a pass to Dunne, shouting “She’s open!” as she successfully caught the ball and celebrated with an exuberant spike, much to Kelce’s delight.
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The ad, which humorously highlighted each athlete stepping out of their comfort zones, also served as a promotional piece for “New Heights,” the podcast hosted by Kelce and his brother Jason, also sponsored by Accelerator.
This cross-promotion extends to other sports figures in the Accelerator family, including Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa and Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Filmed a few weeks before Kelce’s notable appearance on stage with Swift during her London concert as part of her “Eras Tour,” this advertisement not only showcases the athletes’ versatility and willingness to engage in lighthearted, cross-disciplinary challenges but also underscores Accelerator’s broad appeal across diverse sports disciplines.
