Sorry, Sherman: Dutch Speed Skater Wins Angriest Athlete This Week

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Annie Colbert
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Sorry, Sherman: Dutch Speed Skater Wins Angriest Athlete This Week
Sjinkie Knegt (R) of the Netherlands gestures to Victor An (L) of team of Russia at the ISU European Short Track speed skating Championships in Dresden, eastern Germany, on Jan. 19, 2014. Credit: ROBERT MICHAEL/AFP/Getty Images

Richard Sherman has nothing on Sjinkie Knegt.

The Seattle Seahawks cornerback might have grabbed the attention of the Internet with his post-game antics, but Knegt, a Dutch speed skater, deserves the title of angriest athlete of the weekend.

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At the ISU European Short Track Championships held in Dresden, Germany this weekend, Knegt and his teammates took second place to the Russian squad in the 5000m relay final. Knegt channeled his frustration into a two-finger salute to Russia's Viktor Ahn as the pair crossed the finish line.

Knegt added a little swooping air kick for emphasis -- try that, Sherman.

Knegt also fell to Ahn in the 500m final, and while he didn't let his birds fly, he did show his displeasure with his face.

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Later at the medal ceremony, Knegt still didn't look happy, but he did keep his fingers to himself. No word on Knegt's reaction Monday when officials disqualified him for the gesture. Maybe Erin Andrews can ask him.

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