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Gary Hall, Jr.

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The Resume

    (September 26, 1974- )
    Born in Cincinatti, Ohio
    American swimmer
    Won gold medals at the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Summer OIympics.
    Two time gold medal world champion (1994, 1998)

Why he might be annoying:

    His maternal grandfather was Charles Keating Jr., infamously known for the Savings and Loan scandals of the 1980's.
    He is well known for his "pro-wrestling like" antics before a competition; frequently strutting onto the pool deck in boxing shorts and robe, shadow boxing and flexing for the audience.
    He was suspended by FINA for marijuana use.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He owns three of the top 10 all-time performances in the 50 meter freestyle.
    His father, Gary, Sr., was also a swimmer.
    He and his father founded The Race Club, a training facility to assists the world's most prestigious swimmers.
    He and Alexander Popov have a rivalry that is fun to watch.

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 33 Votes: 21.21% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 162 Votes: 51.23% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 35 Votes: 45.71% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 60 Votes: 51.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 75 Votes: 57.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 72 Votes: 51.39% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 48.78% Annoying