Earlier this year, Ava Darbellay was perfecting her shooting and skiing skills for biathlon. Now, she’s preparing to fly down an icy track feet-first on a sled in a sport she only picked up this summer — luge.

"When I was filling out the form for the RBC Training Ground qualifier and they asked me what sports I wanted to do, I just kind of selected them all because I'm really interested in all of them and willing to try different sports and new things," said Darbellay.

Darbellay, 14, is one of the 100 finalists selected by RBC Training Ground, the Canadian Olympic Committee’s nationwide talent search program. The initiative identifies young athletes with Olympic potential and connects them with national sport organizations for elite training opportunities.

The teen from Lumsden, Sask.,

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