United States Olympic Committee Sports Scene, July 15-21

April Ross, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist, was elected to the USA Volleyball board of directors as the female beach volleyball player representative. “Since the sport has afforded me many opportunities, I feel very compelled to give back to the volleyball community and USAV,” said Ross. Chairwoman Lori Okimura says Ross will bring an “experienced athlete perspective to the USAV board of directors.” Ross’s term will run through June 30, 2017.

Morgan Martin and Kathryn Plummer won the women’s gold medal at the FIVB Under-17 Beach Volleyball World Championships…The U.S. finished seventh at the CDIO5* Lambertz FEI Nations Cup… Jazzy Kerber and Rebecca Sereda tied for the rhythmic gymnastics national title at the 2014 USA Gymnastics Championships…15 athletes won weightlifting national titles at the 2014 U.S. Championships.

Around the USOC

Twelve U.S. Olympians and Paralympians took home awards in 11 categories at The 2014 ESPYS. Sled hockey gold medalist Josh Sweeney received the inaugural Pat Tillman Award for Service.

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