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Grant Hackett

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Swimmer

The Resume

    (May 9, 1980- )
    Born in Southport, Queensland, Australia
    Won two Olympic Gold Medals in 1500 metres freestyle (2000 and 2004)
    Won one Olympic Gold Medal in 4×200 m freestyle (2000)
    Four-time Long Course World Champion in 1500 metres freestyle (1998, 2001, 2003 and 2005)
    Three-time Short Course World Champion in 1500 metres freestyle (1997, 1999 and 2002)
    Married pop singer Candice Alley (April 14, 2007)
    Nine News Melbourne Weekend sport presenter (2008-09)

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname is Hackey.
    He finished at 7th place in his last World Championship 1500 metres freestyle race, which ended his champion title winning streak in the event (2007).
    He lost to ironman Ky Hurst for a marathon 10 km spot at the 2008 Olympics.
    The media thought his body looked overweight, which he denied after he failed to secure the 10 km spot.
    He divorced Candice Alley after six years of marriage.
    He was accused of assault during a plane fight after reportedly tweaking the nipple of a male passenger (April 17, 2016).
    He was arrested for disturbing the peace and he also went missing (February 15, 2017).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He has degrees in financial services, commerce and law.
    He beat Ian Thorpe in his international swimming debut.
    He was awarded the 'Key to the City of Gold Coast' (2004).
    He was able to win two Olympic gold medals in 1500 metres freestyle despite being partially recovered from an illness and a collapsed lung.
    He is a close friend to Michael Phelps.
    He has been a swimming long course and short course world record holder.
    He came out of retirement to win a bronze medal in the 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay at the Long Course World Championships as his last international medal (August 7, 2015).

Credit: Neo NX2004


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 107 Votes: 54.21% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying