Mr. Speaker, September 27 will go down in the history of sport in Quebec and Canada.
First, Kim Clavel made history when she became Quebec's first female boxer to capture an IBF belt in two weight classes in her career. A few days ago, she won the IBF strawweight title. She demonstrated the strength, determination and resilience that have made her a world champion.
That same day, thousands of kilometres away, another Quebecker thrilled Canada's sporting community. At just 24 years old, Magdeleine Vallières‑Mill achieved the impossible in Rwanda. She was the first Canadian woman in 127 years to win the UCI Road World Championship.
Two women, two historic achievements, one message for our young people: perseverance, passion and hard work open doors. Young people must believe in their dreams.
I congratulate them both.