Beach volleyball was the hardest sport that Jess Grimson ever tried and that struggle for mastery has driven her to a second Commonwealth Games. Initially bound for a college soccer scholarship in the USA, the Leeds star spiked for the first time aged 13 at the behest of her pioneering P.E teacher. The four-time British champion reached the quarter-finals at Gold Coast 2018 with Victoria Palmer and will competed on home sand with a new partner in Daisy Mumby. 

In this episode Jess discusses:

• Being introduced to Volleyball by her PE Teacher.

• The challenge of being involved in an emerging sport in the UK.

• The injuries and challenges she's faced over the course of her career.

• Having to self fund or attract sponsors where possible to fund travel and tournaments.

• Dealing with a hard injury in the lead up to the 2022 Games.

• Her experiences at the 2018 Games in the Gold Coast vs the 2022 Games in Birmingham.

• Being a pioneer in the sport to clear the way for future generations.

• What she will take away from the sport.

• Life beyond volleyball.

You can keep up to date with jess via Instagram: @jgrim02 .

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