| Born in Santa Monica, Calif., U.S. in full William Parry O'Brien 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 m (59 feet 3/4 inches) to 19.30 m (63 feet 4 inches) in that period.
O'Brien began putting the shot in high school in Santa Monica, where he also threw the discus, was a sprinter, and played football. |
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