Happy birthday! Alexander Ovechkin turns 40 today

Alexander Ovechkin is celebrating his 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Alexander Ovechkin has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ovechkin, a cultural icon

Born Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin in Moscow on September 17, 1985, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Russian history. Ovechkin's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Alexander hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alexander Ovechkin as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Alexander, you're the best!

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