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Graeme Obree

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The Resume

    (September 11, 1965- )
    Born in Nuneaton, United Kingdom
    Raised in Scotland
    Nicknamed 'The Flying Scotsman'

Why he might be annoying:

    He suffers from depression and bipolar disorder.
    He attempted suicide on three attempts.
    He was described by former colleagues as being very difficult to work with.
    He enjoyed huffing the fumes from the chemicals he used to repair bicycles with.
    He often butted heads with the heads of the Union Cycliste Internationale as a result of his bike 'Old Faithful' failing to comply with the federation's rules.
    He dropped out of college and defaulted on his fees.
    He kept his homosexuality in the closet for many years.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He created his bicycle, 'Old Faithful' out of scrap metal and washer machine parts.
    He is considered a pioneer in the cycling world.
    He successfully beat the Velodrome record for the fastest time under an hour (1993).
    After many clashes with the Cycling Federation, he reluctantly complied to their rules after being told he couldn't use 'Old Faithful' in competitions.
    He was the subject of the 2006 movie 'The Flying Scotsman', which chronicled his life, leading up to the record breaking velodrome attempt.
    He publicly acknowledged his homosexuality (January, 2011).

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying