By Justin Seward

Lethbridge Herald

Lethbridge short track speed skater Mikka Eaves was named a finalist for the RBC Training Ground final this week, where talent is searched for across Canada on behalf of the Canadian Olympic Committee.

“RBC Training Ground is a nation-wide talent identification and athlete-funding program dedicated to finding and supporting the next generation of Canadian Olympians”, as read in the release.

Eaves was a part of a group of over 2,500 athletes between the ages of 14-25 from various sports that competed in local qualifiers throughout the year around Canada.

“Pretty amazing,” said Eaves, on making the finals.

“I’ve attended the qualifying events for three years now and this is the first year I’ve heard back for the final as opposed to just from diffe

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