Parry O'Brien

American shot putter Parry O'BrienO'Brien in 1954Personal informationFull nameWilliam Parry O'BrienBornWilliam Patrick O'BrienJanuary 28, 1932Santa Monica, California, U.S.DiedApril 21, 2007(2007-04-21) (aged 75)Santa Clarita, California, U.S.Height6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (189 cm)Weight245 lb (111 kg)SportCountryUSASportAthletics, Shot putEventsShot put, discus throwAchievements and titlesPersonal bestsSP – 19.69 m (1966)DT – 59.99 m (1965) Medal record Men's athletics Representing the United States Olympic Games 1952 Helsinki Shot put 1956 Melbourne Shot put 1960 Rome Shot put Pan American Games 1955 Mexico City Shot put 1959 Chicago Shot put Updated on May 25, 2015 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. For all of these accomplishments, O'Brien was inducted into the IAAF and U.S. Olympic halls of fame. Personal life and education Born in Santa Monica, California, Parry was very active in sports at Santa Monica High School, playing end on the foot