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Trojans boost Rio medal count to 10

Nia Ali wins silver in the 100-meter high hurdles, while April Ross captures bronze in beach volleyball

BY USC Athletics staff
April Ross and Kerri Walsh-Jennings
April Ross and Kerri Walsh-Jennings took the bronze Wednesday in beach volleyball. (Photo/Courtesy of USC Athletics)

Nia Ali won a silver medal in the women’s 100-meter high hurdles, while April Ross and partner Kerri Walsh Jennings came out on top to capture Olympic beach volleyball bronze medals in a thrilling three-set win in Summer Olympic action Wednesday. The medals by Trojans Ali and Ross bring USC’s medal count in the games to 10.

To follow the 44 Trojans in Rio — most of any U.S. university — visit the USC Athletics Olympic website.

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