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Hassiba Boulmerka

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Athlete

The Resume

    (July 10, 1968- )
    Won 1,500 meter World Championship (1991)
    Olympic Gold Medal in 1500 meters (1992)

Why she might be annoying:

    Muslims denounced her as a heretic for not being totally covered when she ran.
    They were particularly upset that she showed her legs.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She is the first Arabic woman to win a world championship.
    She is the first African woman to win a world championship.
    Algeria actually thought of banning female athletes.
    Selected #70 by Sports Illustrated for Women's Century's Greatest Sportswomen.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 118 Votes: 63.56% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 30 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 109 Votes: 44.95% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 167 Votes: 44.31% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 213 Votes: 49.30% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 286 Votes: 45.80% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 437 Votes: 45.54% Annoying