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Parry O'Brien

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Athletics competitor, shot putter (1932-2007)

United StatesAthletesLived 1932 to 2007 · aged 75
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William Patrick "Parry" O'Brien was an American shot put champion. He competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics where he won two gold medals and one silver medal (1960). In his last Olympic competition (1964) he placed fourth. S. Olympic halls of fame.

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William Patrick "Parry" O'Brien was an American shot put champion. He competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics where he won two gold medals and one silver medal (1960). In his last Olympic competition (1964) he placed fourth. For all of these accomplishments, O'Brien was inducted into the IAAF and U.S. Olympic halls of fame.

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United States
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Athletes
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Athlete
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deceased
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Lived 1932 to 2007 · aged 75
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