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Men’s Shot Put – The Greatest of All Time? Part II – Parry O’Brien

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by Rob Leachman Part Two – Parry O’Brien A two-time gold medalist, a three-time Olympic medalist, and a member of what at the time was an unprecedented four Olympic teams. The holder of sixteen world records in the shot put, including the first 60-foot throw, and an unprecedented winning streak of 116 competitions. And the … Read more

Men’s Shot Put – The Greatest of All Time? Part I – Randy Matson

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by Rob Leachman Part One – Randy Matson “Frankly, the event didn’t excite me too much,” Randy Matson offered regarding his first experience with the shot put. In his first track meet at the age of twelve, after winning the 50-yard dash, the 100-yard dash, the high jump, and the long jump, he could muster … Read more

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