Champions of 2009

QB Tim Tebow led the Florida Gators to their second title in three years with a 24-14 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in NCAA football championship game in Miami on Jan. 8.

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Champions of 2009

Great athletes, spelling whizzes, ugly dogs and beautiful women have all reached the mountaintop in 2009. Take a look back at this year's big winners.

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