Perez and Jackson triumphed at the 2025 FIVB U21 Beach Volleyball World Championship in Puebla, Mexico, securing the women’s title in an all-American final. The duo outperformed fellow Americans Zoey Henson and Sarah Wood with an impressive 2-0 (25-23, 21-15) victory to claim the gold medal.
Emerging from the qualification stage, Perez and Jackson showcased consistent excellence, dropping only two sets in nine matches. This victory marks the United States’ second-ever U21 Beach Volleyball world title, the first being won in 2010 by Tara Roenicke and Summer Ross.
Medal Standings
- Gold: Sally Perez / Avery Jackson (USA)
- Silver: Zoey Henson / Sarah Wood (USA)
- Bronze: Marcela Barbosa / Maria Clara (Brazil)
The bronze medal match was a nail-biting showdown, with Brazil’s Barbosa and Clara defeating Hungary’s Chiara Honti-Majoros and Stefania Kun 2-1 (25-23, 14-21, 15-13). Like their American counterparts, the Brazilian team also started in the qualification rounds.
Semifinal Highlights
- Henson and Wood overcame the Hungarian team in a fiercely contested three-set match.
- Perez and Jackson powered past Brazil in straight sets to reach the final.
This edition of the U21 Championship highlighted a wave of emerging talent, especially from the U.S. and Brazil. Many participants had previously found success at the U19 level, suggesting a bright future for the sport globally.
To view full match results, knockout rounds, and final placings, visit the official FIVB site.
