Mylène Brodeur
Mylène Brodeur (born April 17, 1987) is a Canadian former figure skater who is best known for her pairs career with partner John Mattatall. They are the 2009 Canadian national bronze medalists and placed tenth at the 2009 World Championships.
Mylène Brodeur | |
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Personal information | |
Country represented | Canada |
Born | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec | April 17, 1987
Former partner | John Mattatall |
Former coach | Richard Gauthier, Bruno Marcotte, Lee Barkell |
Former choreographer | Julie Marcotte |
Skating club | CPA St.-Leonard |
Began skating | 1992 |
Retired | March 25, 2011 |
ISU personal best scores | |
Combined total | 150.71 2009 NHK Trophy |
Short program | 52.50 2008 Four Continents |
Free skate | 101.77 2009 Cup of Russia |
Career
As a single skater, Brodeur made her international debut at the 2004 Triglav Trophy, finishing 12th on the junior level. She placed fourth at the 2005–06 ISU Junior Grand Prix event in Slovakia.
In March 2006, Brodeur teamed up with John Mattatall to compete in pairs.[1] She also continued to compete in singles. Brodeur/Mattatall made their international debut at the 2006 Nebelhorn Trophy, where they placed 4th. They were 9th at the 2007 Canadian Championships.
In the 2007-08 season, Brodeur/Mattatall won the 2007 Ondrej Nepela Memorial and placed 7th at the 2008 Canadian Championships. Their placement at the event earned them a trip to the 2008 Four Continents, where they placed 7th.
Brodeur/Mattatal qualified for the 2009 World Championships and placed tenth.[2] They announced their competitive retirement on March 25, 2011.[3]
Personal life
Brodeur married Nicholas Young in June 2010.[2]
Competitive highlights
Pair skating with Mattatall
Results[4] | |||||
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International | |||||
Event | 2006–07 | 2007–08 | 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 |
World Champ. | 10th | ||||
Four Continents Champ. | 7th | 8th | 7th | ||
GP Bompard | 4th | ||||
GP Cup of China | 6th | ||||
GP Cup of Russia | 6th | ||||
GP NHK Trophy | 5th | 6th | |||
GP Skate Canada | 4th | ||||
Nebelhorn Trophy | 4th | ||||
Ondrej Nepela | 1st | ||||
National | |||||
Canadian Champ. | 9th | 7th | 3rd | 4th | 4th |
GP = Grand Prix |
Singles career
International | ||||||
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Event | 2002–03 | 2003–04 | 2004–05 | 2005–06 | 2006–07 | 2007–08 |
JGP Slovakia | 14th | |||||
Triglav Trophy | 12th J. | |||||
National | ||||||
Canadian Champ. | 9th N. | 4th J. | 10th | 14th | 8th | 11th |
JGP = Junior Grand Prix; Levels: N. = Novice; J. = Junior |
References
- Mittan, Barry (January 4, 2008). "Brodeur and Mattatall Look to Future". SkateToday. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
- "Mylene BRODEUR / John MATTATALL: 2010/2011". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on August 16, 2011.
- "Pairs skaters Brodeur, Mattatall retire". The Canadian Press. CBC News. March 25, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- "Competition Results: Mylene BRODEUR / John MATTATALL". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mylène Brodeur. |
- Mylene Brodeur at the International Skating Union
- Mylene Brodeur / John Mattatall at the International Skating Union
- Skate Canada: Mylene Brodeur / John Mattatall at the Wayback Machine (archive index)