The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are officially here and the world will spend the next two weeks with their televisions perpetually set to NBC, while bouncing back and forth on their phones between Youtube, TikTok, and Twitter to see what is going on at the world’s largest sporting event. The Olympics consistently sit as the one time, every four years, when patriotism soars and newfound sports-lovers emerge from the many niche parts of the internet they normally inhabit. It’s a zeitgeist unification event unlike any other. So, to make your scrolling all the easier, we’ve rounded up a few content creators who will be on the ground at this year's Olympic Games.
“Growing up, I used to spend a lot of my summers with my family [at] our grandparents' house, and one of the things we used to kind of do was just make food and watch gymnastics or tennis," Youtube creator Carter Kench tells Teen Vogue about watching the Games with his family. "I never thought that I'd be able to go and see it in person, let alone bring my audience with me and show them my perspective."
Youtube creators have often shaped our online world, and the Olympic Games are no different. Whether you’re more into the personal aspect of the games or looking to know what the inside of the Olympic village looks like, then be sure to follow one of these creators who will take you right up to the action. While the actual few minutes of competition are exciting, the behind-the-scenes moments shared before, during, and after a meet is what we’re craving the most while watching back at home. That’s where creators get to come in. They fill in the rest of the pieces for those who aren’t able to be there in France.
“One of my favorite things I enjoy doing is painting pictures, and just being able to show the full side of a story,” Kench says. “And so when it comes to the Olympics, I am already imagining, ‘okay, if I was watching it from the TV, what would I want to see that the camera isn't showing?’ This can range from the merch, the food, you know, most people when they're there, they don't think about it but my audience loves to be shown everything. They want to feel like you went on a mini road trip. And that's the vibe that I always try to bring to the function.”
Below we’ve rounded up all of the Youtube creators to know. Tune in as they make their way to Paris giving us all the exclusive BTS access to the parts of the Olympic Games you might not get while watching on your television screen.
Haley Kalil
Haley Kalil is everywhere on our feeds. Once a scientist, she’s now a full time creator and model who was the winner of Sports Illustrated’s Model Search in 2018. She’s graced magazine covers, walked runways during New York Fashion week, collabed with celebrities like the Jonas Brothers and Ed Sheeran. A lot of her content revolves around lifestyle, comedy skits, and fashion.
Carter Kench
Carter Kench is known for his “old school YouTube” vibe. He explores a wide range of themes, from storytimes, challenges, reactions, and vlogs. Initially starting with food and candy videos, Carter's channel has evolved to cover a variety of things, including theme parks, fandoms, tentpole events like Coachella, and Gen Z trends like beauty, Squishmallows, and slime.
MMG
Matthew Meagher, also known as MMG, is a creator on YouTube who focuses on gaming. Matt’s journey on YouTube began in 2016, and over the years, he has branched into other niches like vlogs, sports, and lifestyle videos.
Zhong
Zhong is a creator focused on gaming, comedy, and lifestyle content. In 2021, Zhong was YouTube’s biggest Shorts creator in the U.S. Zhong grew up in Sweden and it’s been a lifelong dream to attend the Olympics.
Kristy Scott
Kristy Scott makes content often alongside her husband, Desmond Scott. Kristy is known for her popular series, like her "Kristy Kardashian" character. Fans also love her viral heel flips, and playful pranks on Desmond.
Jeenie Weenie
Before becoming a full-time content creator, Sandra ‘Jeenie’ Kwon’s worked in both the hospitality and airline industries, like for the luxury airline Emirates Airline, where the ‘Jeenie.Weenie’ character was first born. She now uses that experience in her comedy skits, offers travel tips, and tells stories from her flight attendant days. When she’s not recounting iconic airline stories, Sandra also loves to share fun, family-themed content with her 'My Korean Mom' character, adventures of 'Mini Jeenie', and relationship humor with 'My Husband Johnny.’
Sydney Morgan
Sydney Morgan is a 22-year-old content creator from Pittsburgh, PA, who focuses on beauty, makeup, and toys. After she was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2018, Sydney turned to makeup as a creative escape and has since emerged as a powerful voice for others battling these conditions. She’s collaborated with several brands, including NYX Cosmetics, Liquid IV, Sol De Janeiro, American Eagle, Guess, Neutrogena, L'Oreal, Disney, and Claire's.
Ian Boggs
Ian Boggs’ niche on the internet is blending informative content with personal storytelling. His short-form content often includes skits, POVs, or quick glimpses into his daily life, while his long-form videos delve deeper into immersive experiences, taking his followers along for the ride.
Jenny Hoyos
Jenny Hoyos is a Miami YouTuber who often shares her travel adventures. Hoyos also focuses on content exploring new cultures — a perfect fit for ushering viewers through the Olympic Village.
