April Ross

April Ross was one of only a few women beach volleyball players who have won medals at multiple Olympics. Alix Klineman is the newest Olympian who will be joining the team in Tokyo. Ross is hoping to secure the Olympic first gold medal, but she is also aiming to win more. Since she's 39 years old she could have her last chance. Her optimism is that she'll be successful in achieving top honours. Ross said on NBC Boston: "If we perform our best and if we just play well, I think we could win the gold medal." "I'm also going to try to have a bit of luck." Ross was born in Costa Mesa, California in 1982. Her parents and sister lived there. Ross competed in many sports during her time at Newport Harbor High School. She competed in basketball and track in addition to her volleyball skills in the indoors as a prep athlete. She was clearly the best at the sport of indoor volleyball. During her high school career she was a middle blocker outside setter and hitter on the volleyball court, according to her bio at the college. Her efforts were recognized by her being named 1999 Gatorade's National Circle of Champions Players of the Year. In 2000, the Orange County Athlete of the Month was also received by her due to her volleyball skills. Even though Ross Klineman and Ross are in the spotlight since 2017, the former was already an established participant on the beaches even before the pair formed. She has been able to win multiple events, one of which was with a legendary volleyball player. From 2007 until 2013, she was partnered by Jennifer Kessy, who is now her coach. Together with Kessy Ross, she was a major force on the international stage, claiming an international title in 2009. They took home a Silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games held in London. Misty Maytreanor (Jennings) and Misty Maytreanor took home gold overtaking them. Ross Jennings took over for May-Treanor after she retired. They both went on to take home the bronze medal in beach volleyball in the Rio Olympics 2016 with Walsh Jennings. Following high school, and for a few several years prior to hitting the sand professionally, Ross played with the Trojans of USC as an NCAA. Her experience at USC was awe-inspiring. The year 2000 was her freshman year. earned her the Pac-10 as well as NCAA Freshman of the award and become an All-American. Her performance also assisted in helping the Trojans get to into the Final Four. The Trojans suffered a significant personal loss during her sophomore year, however, she was capable of achieving the All-American award. In her last two years she led the Trojans to the top of the mountain and took home consecutive national championships. Her individual achievements have cemented her as a volleyball legend. She won the Honda Sports Award 2003-04 for the nation's best female collegiate player. Ross, a USC international relations major, was a renowned volleyball player. Margie Ross was never able to witness her daughter's climb to fame as a beach volleyball player. In 2001 when Ross was in her sophomore year studying at USC her mother died of breast cancer. She still holds her mother dear. Margie at the beach and in daily life, inspires her.