Rebecca Nielsen '23 Recruiting Profile

Athletics have always been involved in my life, I have done sports since I was very young. I have ran track and cross country since 5th grade and have continued to run competitively for my high school every since. I have many athletic goals, not only for running. This year I have had the privilege to be involved in a Canadian athlete identification program called the RBC Training Ground Program. Through this, I have been able to immerse myself in a new sport, track cycling. This has opened up a world of opportunities for me as I have been able to meet olympic athletes and be trained by olympic coaches. In October 2022 I will be heading to Ottawa to compete against the top 100 athletes from across Canada, and if this goes well I have the chance to have fully funded training and train for the olympics. I love sports, and along with academics I strive to do my best through all aspects of my life. This has payed off and I have had many successes both athletically and academically.