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Silken Laumann

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Athlete

The Resume

    (November 14, 1964- )
    Olympic Bronze Medalist (1992)
    Olympic Silver Medalist (1996)

Why she might be annoying:

    In 1996, she was quoted at the Olympics as saying only a Gold Medal will do, she won Silver.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her leg was cut open and there was serious damage. She was told it would take at least six months to recover. But within two and a half months she not only competed at the Olympics, but also earned a medal.
    She was known for her hard work and fair competitive spirit.
    She was selected #74 by Sports Illustrated for Women's Century's Greatest Sportswomen.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 31 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 76 Votes: 65.79% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 109 Votes: 56.88% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 204 Votes: 48.53% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 252 Votes: 55.16% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 401 Votes: 44.64% Annoying