Brooklyn McDougall

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Reason for choosing this sport	She was member of the Alberta U18 hockey team when she decided to try speed skating. "I wanted to try something new. When I did, I fell in love with it, so I made the switch. When I'm racing, you get adrenaline rush. I love that feeling. It's a different feeling compared to any other sports, anything else I've done."
Name of coach	Mark Wild [national], CAN
When and where did you begin this sport?	"For 10 years I grew up playing hockey, and I got an opportunity to try long track speed skating at the age of 15."

Sporting philosophy / motto	"Keep it simple and skate the way I know how to skate." (olympic.ca, 14 Oct 2021)
Other information	RESEARCH VOLUNTEER In April 2021 she began volunteering in the stroke research department at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB, Canada. Previously she had spent time working as a research student at the same hospital while studying at the University of Calgary. "It's really cool to see the work that I'm doing is being implemented clinically and is saving people's lives. I think that's what really I'm passionate about. It has been amazing to be a part of that medical community as well." (LinkedIn profile, 08 Nov 2021; Peavey Mart YouTube channel, 19 Aug 2020)
Hobbies	Medical research, travelling, outdoor activities. (canadagames.ca, 17 Sep 2019)
Hero / Idol	Canadian speed skater Catriona Le May Doan. (canadagames.ca, 17 Sep 2019)
Ambitions	To compete at the Olympic Winter Games. (canadagames.ca, 17 Sep 2019)
Awards and honours	She was named Alberta Female Junior Long Track Skater of the Year in 2017 and 2018. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Apr 2019)