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RBC Training Ground launches new season as Team Canada prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - In its search for Canada's next Olympic talent, RBC is calling on young athletes to register for the newest season of RBC Training Ground .

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - In its search for Canada's next Olympic talent, RBC is calling on young athletes to register for the newest season of RBC Training Ground .
  • With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games fast approaching, as many as 30 RBC Training Ground graduates are in line for spots on Team Canada.
  • This would mark a milestone for the program after five graduates represented Canada at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games and eight graduates competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
  • RBC Training Ground was developed in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Olympic Foundation, with support from the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network.

54 Canadian athletes join RBC Olympians program ahead of Paris 2024

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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RBC welcomes diverse mix of Olympic champions, talent from emerging sports and graduates of RBC Training Ground

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  • RBC welcomes diverse mix of Olympic champions, talent from emerging sports and graduates of RBC Training Ground
    TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, RBC announced the 54 Canadian athletes that will receive funding and support through the RBC Olympians program.
  • Celebrating over 20 years since inception, the RBC Olympians program provides athletes with financial support, career experience, skill development opportunities and personal brand exposure as they train for upcoming Olympic Games.
  • "The RBC Olympians program is a reinforcement of RBC's long-standing commitment to Olympic athletes at every stage of their careers – from up-and-coming talent to Olympic champions to those transitioning to life after sport," said Shannon Cole, vice president, brand marketing, RBC.
  • As part of the program, RBC Olympians act as brand ambassadors, spreading Olympic values of teamwork, excellence, commitment and leadership to clients, employees and Canadians.

Team RBC welcomes 55 elite Canadian athletes to RBC Olympians program ahead of Beijing 2022

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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New RBC Olympians roster includes Tokyo 2020 medallists, RBC Training Ground alumni and strong contingent of Beijing 2022 hopefuls

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  • New RBC Olympians roster includes Tokyo 2020 medallists, RBC Training Ground alumni and strong contingent of Beijing 2022 hopefuls
    TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, 55 elite Canadian athletes were announced as part of the 2021-2023 RBC Olympians roster.
  • The RBC Olympians program is a national initiative that provides support to Canadian athletes, helping them succeed in international competition, and as they transition into life after sport.
  • The 2021-2023 RBC Olympians roster includes nine RBC Olympians who were discovered through RBC Training Ground, a national talent identification and athlete funding program designed to uncover and support Next Generation athletes with Olympic potential.
  • "We are incredibly proud to welcome a new roster of RBC Olympians to Team RBC ahead of Beijing 2022," said Matt McGlynn, Vice-President, Brand Marketing, RBC.

ALLITE® Inc. Partners with Weis to Unveil Exclusive ALLITE Super Magnesium™ Concept Bike at North American Handmade Bicycle Show

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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The one-of-a-kind build will be showcased at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) in Sacramento, Calif. on March 15-17, 2019.

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  • The one-of-a-kind build will be showcased at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) in Sacramento, Calif. on March 15-17, 2019.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190313005210/en/
    ALLITE Inc. partnered with Weis Manufacturing to co-develop the ALLITE Super Magnesium concept bike that will be unveiled at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) in Sacramento, Calif. on March 15-17, 2019.
  • (Photo by ALLITE Inc.)
    An exclusive collaboration, the project merges ALLITEs revolutionary new alloys with the unique design and notable geometry of Weis bikes.
  • Most recognized for its Hammer line, which includes a track or road option, the Brooklyn-based bike manufacturer will use ALLITE Super Magnesium tubes to create a lighter version of its popular Weis Hammer Track bike.