O’Brien style
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The O'Brien style revolutionized the shot put, a track and field event where athletes throw a spherical weight from their shoulder for distance. Developed by American shot-putter Parry O'Brien, this technique involved turning 180 degrees before releasing the shot, a significant change from the previous 90-degree turn. This allowed for greater speed and momentum, leading to increased distances. O'Brien himself set numerous world records between 1953 and 1959, pushing the distance from 18 meters to over 19 meters. His style was widely adopted, and the sport continues to see advancements in technique.123
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- Parry O’Brien
O’Brien developed the new style by himself, and it was ultimately adopted by all shot-putters. It called for the putter to start with his back to the shot’s eventual line of flight, thus turning 180° before the release.
Read MoreO’Brien developed the new style by himself, and it was ultimately adopted by all shot-putters. It called for the putter to start with his back to the shot’s eventual line of flight, thus turning 180° before the release.
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athleticsThe shot putIn that same period the O’Brien style of putting was popularized, with outstanding results. Developed by Parry O’Brien (U.S.), the style involves 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,…
Read MoreIn that same period the O’Brien style of putting was popularized, with outstanding results. Developed by Parry O’Brien (U.S.), the style involves 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,…
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