Athletics

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

August 18, 2016 USC Athletics staff

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.