“The only thing I can control is how I prepare.”

— Dan O'Brien

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About Dan O'Brien

Athlete • American

Dan O'Brien is a celebrated American former decathlete, widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport's history. He achieved international fame by winning the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1996 Olympic Games...

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