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ISSA Batrane and Jess Grimson both created history in a sun-soaked 37th Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic. Batrane won his fourth successive men’s title with new partner Freddie Bialokoz, while Grimson won her third title with new partner Daisy Mumby. The event was hailed a major success despite having to abide by Covid restrictions. Grimson and Mumby defeated Anaya Evans and Isabelle Tucker in the final. At 16, Tucker was the youngest ever finalist and Evans is in the USA for most of the year having gained a scholarship in Beach Volleyball at Grand Canyon University. The English team of Grimson and Mumby showed their experience in the first set, dominating throughout to take the set 21-16.