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 |  | Tiger Woods  Credentials: Won the U.S. Open by a record 15 strokes, finishing with a score of 272.Past ESPY's: 1998 and 2000 Men's Golfer of the Year, 2000 Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year, and 1998 Showstopper of the Year
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 |  | Lance Armstrong Credentials: Became 2nd American to win consecutive Tour de France championships (winning margin: 6:02).Past ESPY's: 2000 Comeback Athlete of the Year
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 |  | Derek Jeter Credentials: Batted .409, 2 HR, 6 runs scored in helping Yankees to third straight World Series championship.Past ESPY's: none
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 |  | Shaquille O'Neal Credentials: Averaged 38 ppg. and 16.6 rpg. in NBA Finals as the Lakers defeated the Pacers.Past ESPY's: 1993 Oustanding Performance by a Sports Personality in an Attempt to Break into Show Business
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| PAST WINNERS |  | '00  David Wells |  | '99 Michael Jordan |  | '98  Evander Holyfield |  |