After Just 3 Practices, U.S. Beach Volleyballers Notch A Big Win In Tokyo

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U.S. beach volleyball player Jake Gibb was facing a nightmare scenario at the Tokyo Games.

The four-time Olympian, 45, has been paired with Taylor Crabb since 2017. They were the top U.S. men's team to make it to the Olympics, after an arduous qualification process that started nearly three years ago.

But when they arrived in Tokyo, disaster struck. Just days before their first match, Crabb, who is vaccinated, tested positive for the coronavirus.