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  2. www.britannica.com › sports › athleticsAthletics - Shot Put, Throwing, Technique | Britannica

    5 days ago · Developed by Parry O’Brien (U.S.), the style involved a 180-degree turn (rather than the usual 90-degree turn) across the ring, getting more speed and momentum into the action. O’Brien was the best exponent of the style, winning three Olympic medals (two gold) and raising the record from 17.95 meters (58 feet 10.75 inches) to 19. ...

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  4. www.dailymail.co.uk › news › article-13575587LBC listeners' shock as James O'Brien is suddenly replaced by...

    Jun 27, 2024 · LBC listeners were shocked to turn on the radio this morning to hear James O'Brien's voice had been replaced by colleague Nick Ferrari. O'Brien presents the popular talk station from 10am and...

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Shot_putShot put - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · Valerie Adams 20.67 m ( 67 ft 9+3⁄4 in) (2014) The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing) a heavy spherical ball —the shot —as far as possible. For men, the sport has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival (1896), and women's competition began in 1948 .

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    Jun 12, 2024 · Homicide Hunter: American Detective is examining the murder of US Forest Service worker Mark “Jerry” Levitoff, who was gunned down and robbed by Rain Dancer Dickey-O’Brien in a remote area of Plumas County, California.

  7. americantrackandfield.com › this-day-in-track-field-historyThis Day in Track & Field History, June 15, Buddy Edelen sets WR...

    Jun 15, 2024 · 1956–Parry O’Brien raised his World Record in the Shot Put to 61-4 (18.69) at the U.S. Armed Forces Championships in Los Angeles. After a dramatic intro by the host, listen to O’Brien talk about his event and some of the highlights of his career in this wonderful recording from “The Greatest Sports Thrills” radio show that ...

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    Jun 21, 2024 · Parry O'Brien held the world shot put record from 1953 to 1959. He competed in four Olympics, winning gold in 1952 and 1956, silver in 1960, and finishing fourth in 1964. O'Brien pioneered a new method of throwing the shot put, starting with his back to the front of the circle and then turning 180 degrees.

  9. www.britannica.com › sports › shot-putShot put | History, Technique, Ball, Equipment, & Facts

    Jun 25, 2024 · In the 1950s, however, American Parry O’Brien developed a style of beginning from a position facing backward. Thus he brought the shot around 180°, rather than the usual 90°, and found that the longer he pushed the shot, the farther it would travel.