Kerry O'Brien (athlete), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Australian middle distance runner
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Place of Birth: Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia
About Kerry O'Brien (athlete)
- Kerry Dennis O'Brien (born 17 April 1946) is a retired Australian runner.
- Competing in the steeplechase he won a silver medal at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and finished fourth at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
- He held the world record in this event between 1970 and 1972.
- At the 1970 Commonwealth Games, O'Brien fell at the penultimate water-jump, while leading, and failed to finish the race.
- He also fell during the 1972 Olympics.
- He retired in 1973 having won nine Australian titles in the steeplechase, 5000 m and cross-country running.
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