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Ian Crocker

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The Resume

    (August 31, 1982- )
    Born in Portland, Maine
    Won three Olympic gold medals in the 4x100 meter medley (2000-08), silver in the 100 meter butterfly (2004) and bronze in the 4x100 meter freestyle (2004)
    Held the world record in the 100 meter butterfly (2003-09)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was overshadowed by Michael Phelps.
    He suffered depression after the 2000 Olympics.
    Before the Beijing Olympics, he mused, 'I should want eight medals, same as Michael. In my case I don’t want that. I don’t know why.'
    He was blamed for costing the US the gold medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay due to a mistake starting his leadoff leg (2004).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He noted that being diagnosed with depression was something of a relief: 'It was a thought of hope to think I didn't have to feel that way. I thought everyone felt that way.'
    He developed interests outside the pool, including photography, cooking, restoring cars and playing the guitar.
    After Phelps edged him out for gold in the 100 meter butterfly, Phelps gave Crocker his spot in the 4x100 meter medley so Crocker could earn a gold medal (2004).
    After Phelps' announcement, Crocker said, 'I'm kind of tearing up. I'm going to do everything I can to make it feel like it was the right decision.' (They got the gold, so presumably it was a good decision.)

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 29 Votes: 13.79% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 70 Votes: 41.43% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 15 Votes: 20.0% Annoying