- Kerry O'Brien (athlete)
Kerry O'Brien (born
Adelaide, South Australia onApril 17 ,1946 ) is a former athlete fromAustralia , who competed in themiddle distance events.He represented his native country at two consecutive
Commonwealth Games from 1966 and twoSummer Olympics from 1968 [http://www.athletics.com.au/history/athletes/athlete496.htm Athletics Australia profile - Kerry O'Brien] ]O'Brien was the world record holder in the men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase for over two years (1970-1972), setting a time of 8:21.98 at Berlin on
04 July ,1970 [ [http://www.athletics.com.au/history/records/world_record_holders.htm Athletics Australia - list of Australian world record holders] ] .At the 1970 Commonwealth Games, O'Brien fell at the final water-jump, while leading, and failed to finish the race.. He also fell during the 1972 Olympics.
He retired in 1973 with a total of nine Australian Championships to his credit. He won one Cross Country title, one
5000 metres title and seven Steeplechase championships.Achievements
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