Canada is a hockey powerhouse, but it has also produced remarkable athletes in various other disciplines over the years. Notable figures include Lionel Conacher, Wayne Gretzky, and Gordie Howe in hockey, Ben Johnson in sprinting, Jacques Villeneuve in motorsports, and Mike Weir in golf. Those are just some of the most popular Canadian sports personalities, but there are hundreds of others we might not know are Canadians.
Georges St-Pierre
Born on May 19, 1981, in Quebec, Canada, Georges St-Pierre is widely recognized as one of the most exceptional fighters in the history of MMA. His remarkable achievements include being named the Canadian Athlete of the Year for three consecutive years, starting in 2008 by Rogers Sportsnet. The biggest milestone in his career was when he defeated Michael Bisping at UFC 217 to become the fourth fighter in UFC history to attain multi-division champion status.
It was recently revealed that St-Pierre will take part in the UFC Fight Pass Invitational towards the end of the year, and you can be sure to find this event in the best online sports betting sites in Canada among many others.
Steve Nash
Born on February 7, 1974 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Steve Nash has left an indelible mark on the basketball world. He established himself with his playmaking skills, where he graced the NBA courts playing for top sides like the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers. Nash also represented the Canadian national men's team from 1991 to 2003.
In September 2020, he transitioned from his illustrious playing career to coaching, becoming the head coach for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.
Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho was born in Manhasset, New York, on November 9, 1970. He has excelled in various fields, including professional wrestling, entrepreneurship, acting, and music. Jericho is celebrated as one of the greatest professional wrestlers ever, and arguably one of the biggest names in WWE history. He is also the lead singer for the heavy metal band Fozzy, highlighting his musical talents.
Chris Benoit
Born on May 21, 1967, in Montreal, Canada, Chris Benoit is often hailed as one of the greatest wrestlers in history. He was renowned for his knack for pushing the limits, going to great lengths to make a more significant impact than many of his peers. Regrettably, one of his signature moves, the diving headbutt, has been linked to his declining mental health, tragically leading to his suicide on June 25, 2007.
Tessa Virtue
Born on May 17, 1989, in London, Canada, Tessa Virtue is a prominent Canadian ice dancer. Her partnership with Scott Moir yielded two Olympic gold medals and three world championship titles. She has also won the Canadian national championship eight times. Virtue and Moir hold the exclusive distinction of achieving the Career Super Grand Slam, a unique feat in ice dance history.
