April Ross
April Ross, a beach volleyball star in the US She is one of a small group of women who have been awarded medals at several Olympics. Ross will compete in Tokyo for her third Olympic medal with Alix Klineman who is a first time Olympian. Ross's goal is to win her first Olympic gold medal. As she turns 39, it could be her last chance to win the gold medal at an Olympics. However, she is certain of taking top honors. If we play our best or even if we perform well, I think we'll win the gold medal Ross declared on NBC Boston. In addition, I'm planning to rely on a bit of luck. Ross was born in Costa Mesa, California in 1982. Her parents as well as her sister were residents in the area. Ross's athletic endeavors continued at Newport Harbor High School where she participated in several different sports. Being a pre-athlete, she also played indoor track and volleyball. In the last sport she was clearly the standout. During her high school career she was a middle blocker outside setter and hitter in the court for volleyball as per her college bio. Gatorade Circle Of Champions named her the National Player 1999. In 2000, she was awarded an Orange County Athlete of the Year award in volleyball. Ross and Klineman formed the partnership in 2017, however, Ross had been a beach-scene celebrity for a long time prior to. It's true that she has been able to win multiple tournaments, including one with a legendary volleyball player. Jennifer Kessy was her partner for six years, between 2007 and 2013. She also coached Klineman as well as herself. Ross, Kessy's fellow teammate who was the winner of the world championship with Kessy in 2009, was also an important player on the an international level. The duo eventually captured a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Misty May, Kerri Walsh and Kerri Jennings were the team to beat for the gold. Ross Jennings was the replacement for May-Treanor as she announced her retirement. Together, they took home beach volleyball bronze for the Rio Olympics in the year the year 2016. Ross competed for USC Trojans in her college years before becoming a professional. Ross's time in the Trojans was remarkable. In 2000, as a freshman she played her way to Pac-10 as well as NCAA The Freshman of the Year awards and earned an All-American. The Trojans were also able to reach the Final Four with her help. The Trojans suffered a heartbreaking personal loss in her sophomore year, but she still repeated as an All-American. During her final two seasons in the Trojans team the team was led to success by winning two consecutive national championships. Ross was an excellent player on the court, and was awarded the Honda Sports Award in 2003-04 as the most outstanding female college volleyball player. Ross majored at USC in International Relations. Margie Ross did not see her daughter reach the top of beach volleyball. Ross's mom Margie passed away in 2001. Ross was still an USC sophomore. The cancer was diagnosed as breast. She continues to cherish her late parent. Margie at the beach as well as in her everyday life, inspires her.






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