U.S. beach volleyball champion Taylor Crabb has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first American actually expected to compete in the Olympics to do so.
Crabb’s brother, Trevor, also a beach volleyball player, told NBC 4
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that Taylor is “fine and healthy,” but the 29-year-old Hawaii native will not be able to compete.USA Volleyball also confirmed a positive test, but did not identify the athlete.
Crabb was scheduled to make his Olympic debut, paired with four-time Olympian Jake Gibb.
Tri Bourne will replace Crabb before Sunday’s match against Italy, according to the Orange County Register.
Earlier this week, U.S. women’s gymnastics alternate Kara Eaker also tested positive. She and Leanne Wong, another alternate, were both placed in quarantine.
Men’s basketball players Zach LaVine and Bradley Beal have also both been placed in COVID-19 protocols.
The controversial Games are pushing ahead as COVID cases continue to rise in Tokyo. Spectators have already been banned from attending events.