Mr. Speaker, this week, athletes from team Canada are in Ottawa to be recognized for their achievements at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
I would like to recognize three exceptional athletes from the Bow River riding: Jessica Sevick from Strathmore, a two-time Olympian in rowing who switched from doubles to women's eight, culminating in a successful Olympics and a silver medal this year; Keyara Wardley of Vulcan, a two-time Olympian with the women's rugby sevens team, who won silver at the Paris Olympics; and Jennifer Oakes of Brooks, a three-time Paralympian with Canada's women's sitting volleyball team, Canada's best server in 2020 and winner of a bronze medal at this year's Paralympics.
These three extraordinary women exemplify Olympic spirit, doing Canada proud every time they wear the maple leaf. I congratulate them on bringing it home.