Top 5 world popular athletes from Canada

1. Wayne Gretzky

Widely regarded as the greatest ice hockey player of all time, Wayne Gretzky was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, in 1961. He won four Stanley Cup championships during his career and was named the NHL MVP nine times. Gretzky retired in 1999 with numerous NHL records, including most career goals, assists, and points.

2. Donovan Bailey

Born in Jamaica but raised in Canada, Donovan Bailey is a retired sprinter who won two Olympic gold medals in the 100 meters. He also won multiple world championship titles and set world records in the 50-meter and 100-meter events. Bailey was named the Canadian Athlete of the Year twice during his career.

3. Clara Hughes

Clara Hughes is a retired cyclist and speed skater who is the only athlete to have won multiple medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Hughes won six Olympic medals (one gold, one silver, and four bronze) during her career. She is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has been recognized for her humanitarian work.

4. Christine Sinclair

A soccer player from Burnaby, British Columbia, Christine Sinclair is the captain of the Canadian national team and has scored over 300 career goals. She has led the team to multiple Olympic and World Cup appearances and was named the Canadian Women’s Player of the Year 14 times.

5. Georges St-Pierre

Georges St-Pierre, also known as “GSP,” is a retired mixed martial artist who is considered one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Born in Saint-Isidore, Quebec, Canada, St-Pierre held the UFC Welterweight Championship twice and was known for his well-rounded fighting style and exceptional athleticism. He retired from MMA in 2019 with a record of 26 wins and 2 losses.