Georges St-Pierre (he/him)

One of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time and 3-times Canadian Athlete of the Year, Georges St-Pierre overcame a difficult childhood in the small town of St-Isidore, Quebec to become a global superstar with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Bullied at school, Georges took up Kyokushin karate at the age of seven and earned his black belt by the time he was twelve. Inspired by the UFC’s intense combination of wrestling, jiu-jitsu and kick boxing, Georges worked tirelessly to reach the octagon, making his debut at UFC 46 in 2004. Nicknamed “Rush” for his speed, discipline, and technical prowess, Georges set UFC records for most wins in title fights (13), most successful welterweight title defenses (9), and most welterweight division wins (19).

Retiring from mixed martial arts in 2019 with an unprecedented 26-2 UFC record, Georges is a Member of the UFC Hall of Fame, the Canada Sports Hall of Fame, and of the Order of Canada (C.M.).