Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast’s latest video, has taken the internet by storm, garnering massive views and catching the attention of the official “Olympics” channel.
What Happened: MrBeast orchestrated a one-of-a-kind YouTube event, the “Extreme Olympics,” with a simple yet ingenious concept: one subscriber from each country competing for a $250,000 gold medal.
The video was posted on Sunday and has already garnered more than 77 million views.
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On Monday, MrBeast posted an unexpected yet welcomed recognition from the official “OIympics” channel, which has now subscribed to his YouTube channel.
The extreme Olympics challenge was designed to be a battle royale. In a thrilling first round, participants raced to the finish line within a strict time frame, eliminating 98 countries.
The drama only intensified in the second round, as survivors faced an epic gymnastics challenge, catching many off guard and eliminating 50 more countries. The competition shifted gears as participants tested their archery skills.
Finally, the two remaining countries squared off in a nail-biting soccer-style shootout. The climax of the event saw a contestant from Libya being crowned as the “Extreme Olympics” winner.
Why It’s Important: Meanwhile, MrBeast also orchestrated a makeover that rescued a struggling South African orphanage, named Baphumelele Children’s Home, from the brink of closure and ignited the dreams of a young musician.
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