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My daughter, believe it or not, is more disciplined than me, the Ted star, 54, told E! News in an interview about why HE gets up at 3:30 am.

Meeting their heroes was a dream come true for the competitors, aged 14 to 25, who hail from across the country.

“If it isn’t working, change it.” These are the wise words that 18-year-old speed skater Ian McPeek received from his Indigenous grandmother several years ago.

For Canadas national sport organizations like Rowing Canada and Rugby Canada, finding up-and-coming Olympians has been made easier thanks to RBC Training Grounds talent identification and athlete funding program.

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TORONTO -- It’s no secret: sports are expensive. From specialized equipment to training facility rentals and personalized nutrition and fitness plans, high-performance sports often come with a hefty price tag. And for many athletes across Canada, the cost can be a major barrier to entry. In fact, according to a 2019 survey conducted by the Aspen Institute, kids from low-income homes participate in sports less often. “There are a lot of costs associated with sport,” said Cindy Yelle, C...