RBC Training Ground seeks out Calgary’s future Olympic athletes
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Calgary’s next generation of athletes are putting their physical fitness to the test in the hopes of capturing their Olympic dreams at this weekend’s RBC Training Ground talent search.
Calgary’s next generation of athletes are putting their physical fitness to the test in the hopes of capturing their Olympic dreams at this weekend’s RBC Training Ground talent search.
The Canadian Olympic Committee event is entering the eighth year of its free program that puts athletes aged 14 to 25 years-old through strength, power, endurance, and aerobic fitness testing to find prospective Olympic stars.
From sprinting, to jumping, and the famous ‘beep’ test, several participants including 23-year-old Matteo Larratta pushed themselves to the limit.
“The coaches here are all amazing, they’re the best in their fields here in Canada and I’d love to continue working with them,” he said.
“If you think you have the potential to be an athlete, you've got a passion for a sport. This experience could change my life so I came out here to give it a shot, you never know what will happen.”
Others like 17-year-old Payton Sheehan have big goals to compete in triathlons and achieve a scholarship at the NCAA level.
She says it’s not just about her level of physical fitness, but also her mental toughness.
