Originally Published: December 16, 2009, 03:16 AM

UFC champ Georges St-Pierre repeats as Canadian Athlete of the Year

Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:16 AM |

Again proving mixed-martial-arts fighters can earn mainstream recognition, Georges St-Pierre today was named Sportsnet's Canadian Athlete of the Year. The 28-year-old UFC welterweight champion also won the award in 2008. Fan voting determined the winner, and St-Pierre beat out fellow Canadian Sidney Crosby, who captained the 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins and won the NHL's 2009 Stanley Cup.

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Embed Again proving mixed-martial-arts fighters can earn mainstream recognition, Georges St-Pierre today was named Sportsnet's Canadian Athlete of the Year. The 28-year-old UFC welterweight champion also won the award in 2008. Fan voting determined the winner, and St-Pierre beat out fellow Canadian Sidney Crosby, who captained the 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins and won the NHL's 2009 Stanley Cup. <br /><a href='http://www.linedroper.com'>Betting Lines</a> | <a href='http://www.linedroper.com/Soccer/UFC-champ-Georges-St-Pierre-repeats-as-Canadian-Athlete-of-the-Year'>UFC champ Georges St-Pierre repeats as Canadian Athlete of the Year</a>