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Chiefs' Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Named Canada's Athlete of 2020 for COVID-19 Work

Dr. , a offensive lineman, has been named the Lou Marsh Trophy winner as Canada's top athlete in 2020, per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN).

Duvernay-Tardif shared honors with Bayern Munich left back Alphonso Davies. A panel of judges awarded 18 votes each to both athletes. The Toronto Star presented the award.

The 29-year-old lineman opted out of the 2020 NFL season to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic and study public health.

He notably worked for nine weeks at a long-term care facility in Quebec last spring, and a COVID-19 outbreak occurred during his time there.