Beach volleyball star April Ross draws strength from mother’s cancer battle in quest for Olympic gold

“But just being able to go to the Olympics and represent your country and qualify and compete at the highest level in your sport is such an honor.

“It caught on like wildfire,” she says.

“I got injured that season, got terrible grades.

“I completely changed my lifestyle – getting enough sleep, going to 8 a.m.

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