SPLASH Gracie let out a long bubbly moan underwater She had failed again When she couldn’t hold her breath another moment she kicked her way to the surface where the other members of the team waited
Jini the captain of the Water Sprites said You never miss four times in a row What’s wrong Gracie said I was distracted by a banner Su said A banner I know this is your first time in a world competition Gracie but champions don’t get distracted by banners
JUBILEE PIG 25th Champions have to concentrate said Martha We need you at your best Gracie We know you can do it Silvia checked the clock That’s all we can do Another team needs the pool Jini walked into the locker room with Gracie We can win tomorrow if everyone does her job You could be the youngest water ballet swimmer to ever win a Jubilee gold medal Gracie You know what you have to do Gracie knew She had to focus She had to concentrate She would not let her team The down
