For April Ross, perhaps the third time will be the charm.
A two-time Olympian in beach volleyball, Ross has already secured her third appearance at the Summer Games in Tokyo, where she will team with partner Alix Klineman.
“The lure of the gold medal is definitely there. I want to get it,” Ross tells USA TODAY Sports. “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’s such an amazing experience and something I want to experience as many times as I can.