Marie Andrieux, 19, becomes motocross champion in Occitanie
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A young athlete from the Occitanie region has just achieved a fine feat. Marie Andrieux, 19 years old, won the title of women's champion of the Occitanie League of motocross in 2026. She comes from Lagardelle-sur-Lèze, a commune in the Haute-Garonne department.
Before devoting herself to motorcycling, Marie Andrieux practised taekwondo, a martial art of Korean origin. She therefore changed disciplines to take up motocross, a off-road motorcycle race on tracks with bumps and tight bends. This change of direction shows that it is possible to succeed in a new sport, even after having practised another activity for several years.
Her goal is now more ambitious. The young champion hopes to take part in the French motocross championship in 2027. This championship is one of the most important competitions in the sport in France, and it brings together the best riders in the country.
This success is a reminder that motocross, long considered a predominantly male sport, is attracting more and more young women. The coming seasons will show whether Marie Andrieux can achieve her dream of becoming French champion.
Sources: ladepeche.fr
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