Mark Spooner is about to take his water polo abilities to the next level.
The 18-year-old Port Coquitlam athlete was one of 52 people named to the prestigious Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellent programs, which help competitors reach the Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Past participants include figure skating silver medallist Patrick Chan, hockey gold medallist Hayley Wickenheiser, curling gold medallist Kaitlyn Lawes and para alpine skier gold medalist Mac Marcoux.
As a member of Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellent, Spooner will receive financial support to assist with coaching and training. Petro-Canada launched the program in 1988 and have helped 2,700 athletes in a variety of sports over the last 28 years.
“They help make Canadian athletes’ dreams come true,” said Wickenheiser in a media release.
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