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Local Kerri Walsh Goes For 4th Gold

American silver medalist April Ross to become local volleyball star's new partner in 2016 Summer Games.

Former Scotts Valley resident Kerri Walsh Jennings announced Tuesday that her new partner in the Summer Games of 2016 will be American silver medalist April Ross.

Locals beamed with pride for Walsh Jennings and her amazing performance during the 12th Olympic Games in London, England with teammate Misty May-Treanor.

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Now they're rooting for the 6-foot tall athlete as she attempts, once again, to win gold in the fourth Summer Games in women's beach volleyball.

Walsh Jennings lives in Saratoga.  She attended St. Mary's School in Los Gatos and graduated from Stanford. She has been growing a local fan base for years due to her strong ties to communities on both sides of Highway 17.

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