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“Breaking the world record in '92 was a very special personal moment, but I'd say my favorite moment as a decathlete was winning the Olympic gold medal.”

Quote by Dan O'Brien

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Dan O'Brien, born on July 18, 1966, is an outstanding Olympic athlete. He achieved significant success in the track and field event of long jump, particularly renowned for his exceptional performance in this discipline. more

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