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Anja Parson

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Athlete

The Resume

    (April 25, 1981- )
    Born in Umea, Sweden
    Alpine skier
    Won one Olympic bronze medal (2002) and one Olympic gold medal (2006) in the slalom
    Won one Olympic silver medal (2002) in the giant slalom
    Won one Olympic bronze medal (2006) in the downhill
    Won two Olympic bronze medals (2006 and 2010) in combined
    Seven-time World Championship gold medalist (2001-2007)

Why she might be annoying:

    She was unable to finish the Slalom event at the 2010 Olympics due to a subsequent fall as she lost balance on a jump.
    She failed to make an Olympic medal podium finish in the giant slalom in her last two appearances after she secured her only silver medal in her debut.
    She competed in the Super-G in Olympic competition and never won a medal.
    She mothered her oldest son out of wedlock and named him Elvis.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She is a lesbian.
    She carried the Swedish flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2006 Olympics.
    She was the first female Swedish alpine skier to win an Olympic gold medal in women's slalom.
    She succeeded in being the first skier to win a gold medal in every discipline in the World Championships.
    She did expert commentary in the 2014 Olympics since she retired from skiing.

Credit: Neo NX2004


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying