Best Record-Breaking Performance ESPY Award List of winners List of winners

| Year_of_award | Athlete | Nation_of_citizenship | Team | Competition_governing_body_or_league | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Pete Sampras | United States | not applicable | ATP Tour | Tennis |
| 2002 | Tiger Woods | United States | not applicable | PGA Tour | Golf |
| 2003 | Emmitt Smith | United States | Dallas Cowboys | National Football League (NFL) | American football |
| 2004 | Éric Gagné | Canada | Los Angeles Dodgers | Major League Baseball (MLB) | Baseball |
| 2005 | Peyton Manning | United States | Indianapolis Colts | National Football League (NFL) | American football |
| 2006 | Shaun Alexander | United States | Seattle Seahawks | National Football League (NFL) | American football |
| 2007 | LaDainian Tomlinson | United States | San Diego Chargers | National Football League (NFL) | American football |
| 2008 | Brett Favre | United States | Green Bay Packers | National Football League (NFL) | American football |