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Meet Gracie Smith: The 17-Year-Old Netball Star England Picked

Wednesday 3 June 2026 Newsround (BBC)
Meet Gracie Smith: The 17-Year-Old Netball Star England Picked

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A super talented teenager named Gracie Smith just got picked to play for England's netball team—and she's only 17 years old! Netball is like basketball but played mostly by girls and women, and being chosen for the national team is a HUGE honour that most players dream about their whole lives. Gracie is now part of the group of best players in England, which means she must be absolutely incredible at the sport!
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