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Breakthrough Athlete of the Year ESPY nominees


Daunte Culpepper
Credentials: After playing in one game in '99, he led Vikings to 11-2 start in 2000.

Past ESPY's: none



Rulon Gardner, U.S. Olympic wrestler
Credentials: Won gold medal in greco-roman wrestling (130 KG) when he beat three-time Olympic champion Alexander Karelin of Russia.

Past ESPY's: none



Josh Heupel, U. of Oklahoma QB
Credentials: Threw for over 3,000 yards in leading Oklahoma to its first undefeated regular season since '87. Is the All-time Oklahoma leader in passing yards and total offense.

Past ESPY's: none



Marat Safin, men's tennis
Credentials: Was 25th in world at end of 1999. Won U.S. Open for first Grand Slam singles title.

Past ESPY's: none

PAST WINNERS

'00 Kurt Warner
'99 Randy Moss
'98 Nomar Garciaparra
'97 Tiger Woods
'96 Hideo Nomo
'95 Jeff Bagwell
'94 Mike Piazza
'93 Gary Sheffield


 
 
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