[1] Legote started training in rhythmic gymnastics at age 11, after her coach, Tatiana Lavrentchouk-Vizer, spotted her at a summer camp.

In the event finals, she won 3 gold medals (ball, clubs, ribbon) and a silver in hoop.

[3] At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, she was a member of the South African team and finished tenth in the individual all-around finals.

On September 9–13, Legote competed at the 2015 World Championships in Stuttgart finishing 64th in the All-around qualifications and did not advance into the Top 24 finals.

Legote's coach, Tatiana Lavrentchouk-Vizer, stated that "It has taken 13 years to develop and cultivate Grace into Africa's top rhythmic gymnast...this news has taken us by a surprise and is indeed very sad.

She also competed at the African Championships, finishing fourth in the all-around and winning a gold in clubs, silver in hoop, and bronzes in ball and ribbon.