April Ross

April Ross is only one of the beach volleyball athletes to win medals more than once at an Olympics. Alix Klineman, taking part for the very first time in Tokyo's Olympics is hoping to secure her third Olympic medal. Ross is hoping to secure the Olympic the first medal of gold, but she is also aiming for greater. As she is 39, it may be her last chance. But she's convinced that top honors are firmly at hand. Ross was reported in NBC Boston as saying that when you perform at your very best, even if you do well, we'll get the gold. This is also an issue of luck. Ross was a Californian born in Costa Mesa, California in 1982. She lived here along with her parents and sister. Ross competed in many sports during her time at Newport Harbor High School. Along with indoor volleyball, she played basketball and jogged track as a pre-collegiate athlete. In the last sport, she clearly stood out. During her high school career she was a middle blocker outside hitter and setter at the tennis court, according to her college bio. In recognition of her work, she was honored as in 1999 as the Gatorade Champion of Champions Circle of Champions Player of the Year. Additionally, in 2000, she was recognized as the Orange County Athlete of the Year for volleyball. Ross and Klineman formed their relationship in 2017 However, Ross has been a beach player for years prior to. It's true that she has won numerous events, and one was won by an iconic volleyball player. From 2007 to 2013 she was in a partnership by Jennifer Kessy, who is currently her coach. Together, Kessy Ross was an ace on the international stage, claiming an international title in 2009. At the 2012 Olympic Games, they received the gold medal. They were knocked out of the gold by the legendary group comprised of Misty May-Treanor as well as Kerri Walsh (Jennings). Ross Jennings became Walsh Jennings partner in fate after Maytreanor's retirement. They went on to earn the beach volleyball bronze at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Ross was a college athlete for USC Trojans before her pro career. She played in high school, as well as before hitting the beach professionally. Her experience at USC was impressive. The year 2000 was her freshman year. saw her earn the Pac-10 and NCAA Freshman's of Year awards and be an All-American. She also helped the Trojans to make it to their first Final Four. The Trojans suffered a significant personal loss in her sophomore, yet was able to achieve the All-American title. Over her final two years within the team, she guided the Trojans up to the top of the mountain by winning two consecutive national championships. She had established herself as an all-time great by winning the 2003-04 Honda Sports Award as the highest ranked female volleyball player. Ross was an USC international relations student was a star in volleyball. Margie Ross did not get to see Ross reach beach volleyball's highest level. Ross's mom died from cancer of the breast in 2001. Ross had just become an undergraduate student in the second year at USC. Her mother is still dear. Margie is an inspiration both on and off at the beach.