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Megan Rapinoe Announced as SI's 2019 Sportsperson of the Year

Bleacher Report | December 9, 2019

Related Topics: Sportsperson of the Year, FIFA World Cup, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year, Sports Illustrated, Megan Rapinoe

United States women's national team captain Megan Rapinoe has been named Sports Illustrated's 2019 Sportsperson of the Year:

Sports Illustrated

Presenting SI’s 2019 Sportsperson of the Year: Megan Rapinoe ud83dudc4f She owned the biggest moment of her life and silenced all the doubters, all while becoming a voice for so many across the world https://t.co/Djg6rbAqj3

The 34-year-old has enjoyed a successful year, winning the 2019 FIFA World Cup in France and also claiming the Golden Boot at the tournament with six goals and three assists.

Rapinoe also beat off competition from Lucy Bronze and Alex Morgan to win the 2019 Ballon d'Or, awarded to the year's best female footballer.

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