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Aspiring Olympic athletes show off their skills in Montreal

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Young athletes got their mettle tested Sunday at the RBC Training Ground in Montreal in the hopes of getting closer to the Olympic dream.

The Canadian Olympic Committee and sponsor RBC have paired up to provide funding and mentorship opportunities to athletes between 14 and 25 years old who show potential for Olympic success.

Contenders for that funding tried to catch the attention of talent scouts Sunday, while coaches took notes of who could end up on their future Olympic teams.

Devin Corah has been playing volleyball since she was a child and was hoping to impress recruiters this year. "I just want to play as long as I can.

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