Liam Walz and Abie Griggs are a US men’s 49er team training to compete for a bid as the US representatives in the 2028 Olympics. Both Liam and Abie grew up sailing on the Great Lakes with Liam spending his youth on Lake St. Clair where he fell in love with the sport and found his life long passion. Since teaming up in 2022, they made the requirements to join US sailing’s Olympic Development Team where they’ve trained and competed all over North America. This past January Liam and Abie were invited to race in the US Olympic trials. Moving into the 2028 olympic cycle, Liam and Abie will spend this winter training in Miami with team USA. After this, they’re looking to spend this spring and summer training and racing in Europe.