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Notable Achievements at Age 15
FIBA Americas U16 Championship gold (2017)
Represented USA and won gold at the 2017 FIBA U16 Women's Americas Championship in Argentina.
Assassination attempt — shot by Taliban
A masked Taliban gunman boarded her school bus in Swat and shot her in the head; two other girls wounded. The attack sparked global condemnation.
Cast as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place
Wins lead role on Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012), which becomes her mainstream breakthrough.
Met John Lennon and joined the Quarrymen
Met John Lennon at the St Peter's Church Hall fête in Woolton and was invited to join Lennon's skiffle group, the Quarrymen.
Enrolled at Allenswood Academy (London)
Sent to Allenswood Academy; influenced by headmistress Marie Souvestre; learned French and gained confidence.
Won gold at 2022 FIBA U17 World Cup (All-Tournament Team)
Averaged 9.3 PPG, team-high 10.0 RPG, 2.9 BPG and 2.4 SPG; earned a spot on the all-tournament team; in final vs Spain: 10 pts, 17 rebs, 8 steals, 4 blocks.
Named Maine Gatorade Player of the Year (first freshman ever)
After averaging 20.5 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 6.2 APG, 3.7 SPG and 3.7 BPG as a freshman, Flagg became the first freshman to win Maine's Gatorade Player of the Year.
Declared cancer-free
Declared cancer-free in September 2020; resumed training days after finishing final chemo.
Founded Encode (originally Encode Justice)
Founded Encode (initially called Encode Justice) in July 2020 at age 15 after encountering California Proposition 25 and concerns about algorithmic risk assessments.
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Received ovarian cancer diagnosis in February 2020; major personal health crisis that paused playing career.
Transferred to SKA Saint Petersburg youth system
Michkov officially moved from Lokomotiv Yaroslavl's youth program to SKA Saint Petersburg's development system.
EuroCup professional debut
Made EuroCup debut vs Brescia, playing 31 seconds; second-youngest player to appear in EuroCup.
Released debut EP 'Don't Smile at Me'
Debut EP released Aug 11, 2017; sleeper hit that reached #14 on US Billboard 200.
Scored 92 points in a high school game
Scored 92 points in a win over Los Osos High School — second-most single-game points in California high school history.
High school varsity debut (freshman)
Freshman debut for Hopkins HS: 28 points, five steals and four assists in 74–34 win over Osseo.
Launched YouTube channel (Emma Chamberlain)
Created her YouTube channel to explore a passion outside school; early videos included vlogs, cooking, fashion hauls and DIYs.
Transferred to Montverde Academy (Florida)
One week after touring U.S. prep schools, transferred from St. Marcellinus to Montverde Academy to take his game to the next level.
Transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham (UK)
Moved to the UK for specialist care; UK and Pakistani officials coordinated transport and care.
Airlifted to Peshawar military hospital; major surgery
Immediately airlifted to a military hospital in Peshawar; underwent multiple life‑saving operations including removal of a bullet and decompressive craniectomy.
Granted exceptional player status & selected 1st overall by Erie Otters
Hockey Canada granted exceptional player status allowing him to enter the OHL at 15; Erie Otters selected him first overall in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection.
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