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Alexei Nemov

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The Resume

    (May 28, 1976- )
    Born in Barashevo, Mordovia, Russian Federation
    Won gold medals in the Team all-around and vault at the 1996 Summer Olympics
    Won gold medals at the the all-around and high bars at the 2000 Summer Olympics
    Won silver medal in the all-around at the 1996 Summer Olympics
    Won silver medal in the floor exercises at the 2000 Summer Olympics
    Won gold medals in the floor exercises at the 1997 and 1999 World Championships
    Won gold in the vault at the 1995 and 1996 World Championships

Why he might be annoying:

    After placing fifth in his gymnastics debut at the 1993 World Championships, he dropped to 12th the following year.
    Fans gave him the nickname 'sexy Alexei' because of his pretty boy good looks.
    At the 1995 European Cup, he missed his two major release moves, crashed into the bar on another release move, botched a required element, and stopped in the middle of his routine.
    He competed through to the 2004 Athens Olympics mainly as an anchor for the fledgling Russian team.
    Despite posting a 9.762 score in the all around event, he was still placed below a medal causing the crowd the boo the judges.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He became an international favorite during the 1996 Summer Olympics when he earned gold medals in both team and vault events.
    Despite battling shoulder injuries prior to the Sydney Summer Olympics in 2000, he won the All-Around event.
    In light of the crowd booing at the judges during the 2004 games, he pleaded with them to stop the ruckus in respect of his fellow athletes.
    Despite his hard work ethic, he always remained humble, humorous, and friendly even to his competitors.

Credit: Birdienest81


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 31 Votes: 83.87% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying