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 |  | Pete Sampras  Credentials: Broke Roy Emerson's men's Grand Slam singles championships record.Past ESPY's: 1994-1999 Outstanding Men's Tennis Performer
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 |  | Corey Dillon Credentials: Broke Walter Payton's NFL single-game rushing record.Past ESPY's: none
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 |  | Marion Jones Credentials: Gets five medals, the most by a female in Track and Field at one Olympic games.Past ESPY's: 1998-2000 Outstanding Female Track Performer
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 |  | Patrick Roy Credentials: Broke Terry Sawchuk's NHL career goalie win record.Past ESPY's: none
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