Athletics
When athletic talent runs in the family
These Trojans — second- and third-generation athletes — have a distinct advantage, not just in knowledge but also in genetics
As the country recognizes Black History Month in February, USC Athletics is celebrating and documenting its proud African-American heritage with stories about iconic Trojans who serve as role models for the university and the African-American community.
In this chapter, we meet Trojans who are hardly the first in their families to achieve athletic greatness. These fascinating second- and third-generation athletes have a distinct advantage, not just in knowledge but also in genetics.
Read the full story on USC Athletics’ Black History Month website.
