Every time the Olympic Games roll around its an incredible chance for lesser known athletes to turn into household names. Before the Olympics, Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss were two of the top Volleyball stars in College Volleyball a sport that doesn't get the greatest coverage. In the beach volleyball world, the pair were already stars as Kristen Nuss is the winningest player in College Beach Volleyball history.
The Olympics have seen the pair become household names as everyone can't stop talking about Team TKN. The duo will face off against Canada in the Round of 16 today, after sweeping Pool Play going 3-0.
In their last match, heavy rain storms delayed the match which drove most of the crowd indoors or to other events. Through the storm, arguably the world's most famous athlete LeBron James waited to watch the LSU duo bring home victory.
Peak girl dad energy.
— On Her Turf (@OnHerTurf) August 2, 2024
LeBron James embarrassing his daughter Zhuri with his dance moves at the #ParisOlympics is too good. 😂 pic.twitter.com/CosbOYPid6
Watching from home, former LSU Football star Jacob Hester has been rooting on the team in their pursuit of Gold.
Let’s geauxxxx @kristennuss97 @tkloth10#GeauxTigers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Er4UDwYWGF
— Jacob Hester (@JacobHester18) July 29, 2024
Former World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist herself Julie Foudy has become a massive fan of Kristen Nuss as she finds inspiration with her height as the shortest beach volleyball athlete since the 1996 Olympics.
I am coming back as a beach volleyball player. Thank you for that inspo Leslie and @kristennuss97. 5'6''ers SLAY. @TeamUSA @NBCOlympics https://t.co/YBI1SYnNks
— Julie Foudy (@JulieFoudy) July 28, 2024
LSU Gymnast and global icon Livvy Dunne even made her way out to watch the pair as she contributes for NBC.
Saw @LSUgym's @livvydunne at beach volleyball Saturday night, her first match, watching #LSU alums Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth. Dunne here doing social media content for NBC. pic.twitter.com/F9EfJKFNbH
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) July 28, 2024
If you want to watch the match in Baton Rouge the place to be is Mango's as crowds pour in for every match to support from home.
BATON ROUGE: Many have come out to cheer on the former LSU beach volleyball duo of Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss. Only thing is the power’s out so people have to watch on their phones. I’ll have the story of how the city and one local volleyball bar is celebrating @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/lvQ7bRvZpm
— Joe Collins (@Joe_Collins1223) July 27, 2024
How to watch Nuss and Kloth's Round of Sixteen Matchup
The duo enters the win or go home portion of the tournament as they take on Canada on Monday afternoon. The match will take place at 12 PM Eastern Time or 11 AM Central Time. The game will be broadcast live on NBC as well as it's streaming platform Peacock. The United States will be desperately rooting for Kloth and Nuss as they're in a tight battle with China for the lead in Gold Medals.