Written by Vincent Lambert
05-05-2021
It’s hard to remain indifferent when Megan Brodeur finds herself on the track. The one with the 31 plate has dominated her sport for several years now. Her desire to surpass her limits sets her apart and certainly inspires young emerging women who wish to follow in her footsteps. The Coaticook native athlete is more than happy to act as an ambassador for her discipline. Her passion began at the age of eight when she had a small 120cc snowmobile that is widely used today by young people on the circuits. After the first competition, she got the bug instantly. “I competed from the age of ten in junior classes in Quebec,” said the athlete who teams up with Anderson Racing. I rose through the ranks in the junior classes and the [female] classes in Quebec. And then, in 2014, at the age of 14, 15, we went to do our first competition at the US National. Since then, I have competed there.
“The last season of Megan Brodeur was all the same in the current context of the pandemic according to the main interested party. She finished second in the women’s national rankings behind Malene Andersen. “Of course, in terms of travel, it was more difficult for me to travel between races and to be able to train at home afterwards,” explains the athlete who will begin to study administration at university.
In terms of the race circuit, I was far from my family, although I had my father on the other hand who was present with me. It was an adaptation. It was different this year. We still managed to bring home a few victories and finish fairly close in the championship. Megan Brodeur finished her calendar in good health and she fought some great battles against her opponents. Despite everything, she is not yet thinking of the next season; she allows herself time after having also experienced adversity.
“This year, it looks like it’s a special case,” admits Megan, who is grateful for the support of her family. The way my season ended, the way the season went, I’ve been through a lot this year versus the other years. Looks like I need more time to step back and not think about it too much. So I give myself time and when the time comes and the time is right, I’m going to think about it a bit, but I don’t have any clear goals in my head. It’s not set in stone. “
A “Feeling” that is difficult to beat
While out on the track on her snowmobile, Megan Brodeur experiences an adrenaline overload after jumping through the air. This is what she loves about her sport. The desire to always surpass herself and give the best of herself. “Basically, we do it because we like it,” she says. We like the feeling it gives us. We like to go and get that energy. It makes you want to grow. […] Sure, once you get the taste of winning, it’s hard to beat that feeling. We all race because we have a competitive spirit and want to win. That’s why we do it because we want to go for the first step of the podium. Although there is still work to be done to further promote women’s snocross, Megan Brodeur notes that the young generation is increasingly present. And that’s good news.
“Our goal is to show how we, as women, can be interesting to watch in the races, too,” she says. We want more girls in the classes. I believe that over the years we have created visibility. There is still a lot of work to be done, to be sure, but it is already better.
Every year it gets better and better. “The athlete believes that in order to be successful you must first love your sport. This is what will allow the next generation to stand out and reach the highest heights. “What is most important for me is to love your sport and to enjoy practicing it because that is what will make you want to continue and achieve a specific goal”. Megan Brodeur will have a busy summer with training, work and school. But we can bet that when it comes back to the track, she will put on quite a show for the motorsport fans who are just waiting for this moment.