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Daniel Dion O'Brien (born July 18, 1966) is an American former decathlete and Olympic gold medalist. He won the Olympic title in 1996, three consecutive world championships ( 1991, 1993, 1995 ), and set the world record in 1992.
As an Olympic Gold Medalist in the decathlon, Dan O’Brien is officially considered the “World’s Greatest Athlete,” and his name is synonymous with athletic achievement and success both on and off the field.
Jul 15, 2023 · O’Brien got the medal, but it was a collaborative effort, a victory of body and mind. … Spokane’s Dan O’Brien cleared all hurdles in winning five events at NWAACC track championships.
The world decathlon champion in 1991, 1993 & 1995, O'Brien earned the year-end world #1 ranking from Track & Field News on six occasions and finished in the top ten of T&FN's World Athlete of the Year voting four times during his career.
Dan O’Brien was the world’s premier decathlete in the 1990s. O’Brien won the 1996 Olympic gold medal, and was a three-time consecutive champion at the World Championships, winning in 1991, 1993, and 1995.
3,761 Followers, 2,654 Following, 180 Posts - Dan O'Brien (@danobrien96) on Instagram: "1996 Olympic Decathlon Champion, TV personality, motivational speaker, author, coach, & former DEC, HEPT, PENT world record holder".
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Dan O’Brien is an American former decathlete and Olympic gold medalist at the Olympic Games Atlanta 1996, the first American winner in the event since 1976. Born in Portland, O’Brien was adopted at the age of 2 and won four state track titles, while earning all-state honors in football and basketball.
