The results are in!
The final results of the 2007 Academy Athlete of the Year online fan vote are as follows:
Female Athlete of the Year
Justine Henin, Tennis
Belgium
Female Runners Up
Venus Williams, Tennis
United States
Natalie Coughlin, Swimming
United States
Male Athlete of the Year
Brett Favre, Football
United States
Male Runners Up
Tiger Woods, Golf
United States
Tom Brady, Football
United States
The Academy Athlete of the Year is presented by:
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The Athlete of the Year ballot is the culmination of the Academy's yearlong Athlete of the Month program, which recognizes the accomplishments of men and women in any sport around the globe. The Academy Athlete of the Month is selected by an international voting committee comprised of former athletes, media, sports organizations and governing bodies.
As in years past, the male or female athlete receiving the most votes will be named the Academy’s Athlete of the Year. Past winners include Lance Armstrong, Mia Hamm, Michael Jordan, Annika Sorenstam and Tiger Woods.
