Tiger Woods is Athlete of the Decade, as voted by US Sports editors.
This has come just four days after announcing a break from golf in a bid to save his marriage. Woods stormed the votes with 56 out of 142. Lance Armstrong and Roger Federer came in after however the 14 time Major winner showed that his private life will not affect him.
More than half of the ballots were returned after the rumour’s about his private life came to the press. Woods has recently apologized for “infidelity” and has vowed to be a better person.
Tiger has single-handedly dominated the sport for the past ten years. He has won 64 tournament world wide since 2000. He is four majors behind to take the title from Jack Nicklaus.
This is good news for Tiger at the lowest point of his career to date. He has been part of a media frenzy after allegations of several affairs. Mistresses have spoken out about their relationships with the golfer and he has announced a break from golf.
Elin, Woods’ wife, has been looking after their two children whilst they are in discussion about their marriage. Woods has had consultancy firm Accenture announced the end of the sponsorship and this is yet another blow.
Cyclist Armstrong, who won six of his seven Tour De France titles this decade, won 33 votes, eight more than Federer, who landed a record 15th Grand Slam tennis crown at Wimbledon in July.