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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?

D.1, 2 and 3
C.1 and 3 only
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option C

Statement 1 is correct: American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of the Laureus World Sports Award in 2000.

Statement 2 is not correct: Tennis players have received the most awards (eleven), followed by athletes and Formula One drivers (four each), and golfers (twice).

Statement 3 is correct: Roger Federer has received the award a maximum number of times (six) as of 2018, making him the most decorated winner in the history of the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Hence, statements 1 and 3 are correct.