Cowichan Valley athletes named RBC Training Ground finalists
Two athletes from the Cowichan Valley, Emma Narraway and Jack Whitney, have advanced to the finals of the 2026 RBC Training Ground talent search. They were selected from nearly 3,000 Olympic hopefuls following an April qualifier.
Narraway, a 16-year-old rugby player from Mill Bay and student at Shawnigan Lake School, has been a regular on the provincial U18 team and participated in Rugby Canada’s U18 national development camp. Clarence Gay of Rugby Canada noted her exceptional speed and strength.
Whitney, a 21-year-old professional speed climber attending the University of Victoria, is a member of the Canadian National climbing team and an international medalist on the IFSC Climbing World Cup circuit.
The finalists will join 98 other top athletes to compete for 35 available funding opportunities.
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Canadian Olympic Committee · Cowichan Valley · Emma Narraway · Jack Whitney · Rugby Canada
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Clarence Gay, NextGen Women’s Rugby Sevens lead at Rugby Canada, stated Emma Narraway showcases exceptional speed and strength. albernivalleynews.com · campbellrivermirror.com · peninsulanewsreview.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The finalists competed against nearly 3,000 other Olympic hopefuls. albernivalleynews.com · campbellrivermirror.com · peninsulanewsreview.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The final stage includes 98 athletes competing for 35 funding opportunities. albernivalleynews.com · campbellrivermirror.com · peninsulanewsreview.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jack Whitney is a member of the Canadian National climbing team and an international medalist. albernivalleynews.com · campbellrivermirror.com · peninsulanewsreview.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Emma Narraway and Jack Whitney advanced to the 2026 RBC Training Ground finals. albernivalleynews.com · campbellrivermirror.com · peninsulanewsreview.com