Taylor Crabb aims for 2028 Olympics after Long Beach AVP event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Taylor Crabb is set to compete in the AVP event in Long Beach this weekend, a location for the 2028 Olympics beach volleyball. Crabb, who previously missed the 2020 Olympics due to COVID-19, feels re-energized about aiming for the next Games, inspired partly by his strong partnership with Andy Benesh. Having competed on various teams in the past, Crabb credits Benesh's professionalism as a major motivational factor. Their performance this season has been among the best in the AVP League, which serves as a key opportunity for athletes ahead of the Olympic venue's official debut in 2028.
- •Taylor Crabb competes in the Long Beach AVP event this weekend.
- •The event is the first AVP competition in Long Beach since 2020.
- •Crabb missed the 2020 Olympics and aims for 2028 in Long Beach.
- •The partnership with Andy Benesh provides significant motivation for Crabb.
- •Long Beach will host the beach volleyball competition for the 2028 Olympics.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Q&A: Partner, chance to play in Long Beach reignited AVP star Taylor Crabb's Olympic fire
"Taylor Crabb and his partner are among the AVP stars competing this weekend in Long Beach, which will host the 2028 Olympics beach volleyball competition.
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