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William Patrick "Parry" O'Brien (January 28, 1932 – April 21, 2007) was an American shot put champion. He competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics where he won two gold medals ( 1952, 1956) and one silver medal ( 1960 ). In his last Olympic competition ( 1964) he placed fourth.
Parry O'Brien (Santa Mónica, 28 de enero de 1932-Santa Clarita, 21 de abril de 2007) [1] fue un atleta estadounidense, especializado en la prueba de lanzamiento de peso en la que llegó a ser subcampeón olímpico en 1960.
25 de abr. de 2007 · IAAF. BACK. USA’s Parry O’Brien, the 1952 and 1956 Olympic Shot Put champion and multiple World record holder for the event died last weekend at the age of 75.
9 de may. de 2023 · William Parry O’Brien was the colossus of the shot put. The first man to breach the 60ft barrier, he transformed his event with the revolutionary technique that bore his name – the O’Brien Glide – and with the holistic mental and physical approach he developed towards preparation and competition.
17 de abr. de 2024 · Parry O’Brien was an American shot-putter who developed a style that revolutionized the event. He held the world record from 1953 to 1959, increasing the distance from 18 metres (59 feet 34 inches) to 19.30 metres (63 feet 4 inches) in that period. O’Brien began putting the shot in high school in.
23 de abr. de 2007 · Parry O’Brien, who revolutionized shot-putting technique, won three Olympic medals (two gold) and became the first man to reach 59, 60, 61, 62 and 63 feet, died Saturday during a masters...
23 de abr. de 2024 · Apart from his multiple victories and records, Parry O'Brien made a significant contribution to the sport by pioneering a new style which was copied by many of those who followed him as world record holders. He later worked in the banking and real estate business in Southern California. Personal Bests: SP – 64-7¼ (19.69) ...
