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Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: 1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. 2. The award was received mostly by 'Formula One' players so far. 3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others. Which of the above statements are correct?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is correct. The Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year was instituted in the year 2000, and the first winner was indeed the American golfer Tiger Woods. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. While several 'Formula One' players (like Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel) have received the Sportsman of the Year award, athletes from other sports, particularly tennis (like Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal), have won it more frequently so far. It has not been mostly won by F1 players. 3. Statement 3 is correct. As of early 2021 (when the question was likely set), Roger Federer had received the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award five times (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2018), which was the maximum number of times compared to others at that point. Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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