"You can't control what everyone else does; you can only control what you do."
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About Dan O'Brien
Dan O'Brien is a retired American decathlete and Olympic gold medalist. Born in 1966 in Portland, Oregon, O'Brien achieved fame during the 1990s for his dominance in the decathlon, a grueling competition consisting of ten track and field events. He won numerous medals in international competitions, including the gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. O'Brien's career was marked by his exceptional athleticism and dedication to training, making him one of the greatest decathletes in history.
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