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Maria Riesch

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The Resume

    (November 24, 1984- )
    Born in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany
    Alpine ski racer
    Won one Gold Medal in Combined (2010) and one Gold Medal in Slalom (2010) at the Winter Olympics
    Won one season title in Super G (2008) at the World Cup
    Won one season title in Combined (2008) at the World Cup
    Won two season titles in Slalom (2009, 2010) at the World Cup
    Won one Gold Medal at the Slalom World Championship (2009)
    5'11

Why she might be annoying:

    She began skiing at 3 years old.
    She sometimes bleaches her hair.
    She listed P!nk as her favorite singer.
    Her first two World Championships appearances were a disappointment (2003, 2007).

Why she might not be annoying:

    She has a close friendship with Lindsey Vonn despite being rivals.
    Lindsey Vonn, along with Vonn's husband Thomas, spend some time with her on Christmas Eve traditionally.
    She has a sister who also skied in the World Cup.
    She enjoys cycling and tennis in her spare time.
    She won two Olympic Gold Medals to end Germany's 12-year drought in Slalom and Alpine combined competition (2010).

Credit: Neo NX2004


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying