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 and is set to join her at Tokyo. Ross's dream is to earn her first Olympic Gold. As she is 39 she could have her last chance. But she's confident top awards are in reach. Ross was quoted on NBC Boston as saying that when you perform at your very highest, and even perform well, you will win the gold. Additionally, I'm going be relying on a little bit of good luck. Ross born August 22, 1982, at Costa Mesa California. She lived there with her family. The athletic pursuits she pursued was continued by Newport Harbor High School where she played in a variety of different sports. She played basketball and ran track, in addition to her volleyball skills in the indoors as a prep athlete. She was definitely the best player in indoor volleyball. The college bio says that she was an outside hitter, middle blocker and setter in her volleyball playing career in high school. She was awarded one of the Gatorade National Circle of Champions player of the Year in 1999 for her achievements. The 2000 Orange County Athlete of the Month was also received by her due to her volleyball skills. Ross Klineman and Ross may have begun working together in 2017, but Ross had already been a seasoned volleyball player before they came together. In fact, she's been able to win multiple tournaments, including one with a legendary volleyball player. From 2007 until 2013, she was a team with Jennifer Kessy who more recently served as her and Klineman's coach. Alongside Kessy Ross, she was a major force on the international circuit winning a world title in 2009. The 2012 Olympic Games, they received a gold medal. The Misty Maytreanor legendary team and Kerri Jennings took home the gold. Ross became Walsh Jennings new partner after May-Treanor's departure. They both went on to take home the bronze beach volleyball medal at the Rio Olympics 2016 with Walsh Jennings. Ross was a player for the Trojans at USC during her the college years following her graduation from in high school. The time she spent at the school was an impressive one. She was a All-American and Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 2000 as a young freshman. Additionally, she assisted her Trojans to make it to the Final Four. She endured a great personal defeat in her sophomore year but was still successful in achieving the All-American distinction. In her last two years she led the Trojans to the top of the mountain and won consecutive national titles. Her individual achievements have cemented her place as a legendary volleyball player. Ross was awarded the Honda Sports Award 2003-04 for the nation's best female collegiate player. Ross studied international relations at USC. Margie Ross didn't get to witness Ross achieve beach volleyball's top stage. Ross's mother passed away from cancer of the breast in 2001. Ross had just become sophomore at USC. However, she keeps her parent close to his heart. And Margie remains a source of inspiration to her on the beaches and throughout her daily life.