Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs USA beach volleyball players at the FIVB SWATCH Women'€™s Beach Volleyball Berlin Open.

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Nicole Branagh (left) of the United States hits at the SWATCH volleyball.



In the smart Grand Slam centre court sand with Mikasa is Nicole Branagh...



Nicole Branagh (right) with a Mikasa reception as American partner..







Diving for Mikasa is Nicole Branagh of the United States



Kicking up sand for Mikasa is Elaine Youngs of the United States

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