Yes, that was Georges St-Pierre running through Pearson Airport

MMA fighter apologizes for snubbing fans

14/03/18 | StarsInsider

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If you were one of several waiting travellers who could’ve sworn they saw UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre running through Toronto Pearson International Airport the other day, you’re not crazy—it was him!

St-Pierre confirmed so on Twitter, making it a point to apologize to fans he couldn’t take a photo with.

“I literally sprinted full speed across Pearson airport to catch my flight,” he tweeted. “Sorry to those screaming at me to take pictures, I couldn't stop! Barely made it!”

The proof is in the picture. As you can see, St-Pierre is clearly seated inside a plane, which looks pretty empty despite the rush.

I literally sprinted full speed across Pearson airport to catch my flight - Sorry to those screaming at me to take pictures, I couldn't stop! Barely made it!!! pic.twitter.com/LbRXrf64u8
— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) March 14, 2018

Naturally, some clever fans made light of one of St-Pierre’s nicknames: Rush.

Were you in a... Rush
— Pearse J. Montgomery (@pearsemont) March 14, 2018

*Read this in Bruce Buffers voice “GEORGE RRRRRRRRRUSH ST-PIIIIERRRRREEEE”????
— Jordan Meares (@TheJordanMeares) March 14, 2018

Those who noticed the Superman logo on his shirt also had some comments about how that helped his speed.

Good thing u wore ur Superman shirt
— Eric Stolfa (@Reality0982) March 14, 2018

That’s a nonnegotiable shirt for plane rides pic.twitter.com/0KqLZEAijw
— Theresa Bowling (@TheresaBowlingE) March 14, 2018

And still there were those who made the obvious joke about the fighter getting some training in.

Integrating travel and training. Brilliant!
— Robert G. Morris (@Nidan787) March 14, 2018

All part of the training!
— Jason Cavanaugh (@jasonbcavanaugh) March 14, 2018

But most of his followers were just impressed he took the time to explain what could have been perceived as a snub.

The fact you cared enough to even apologize proves you're a gentlemen and the people's champion. GSP!! GSP!!
— Bigkahunatuna (@CHEAH78) March 14, 2018