Atlanta Olympics memorable moments: Decathlon Dan

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Atlanta Olympics memorable moments: Decathlon Dan

Photos from the decathlon competition at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. American Dan O'Brien won the gold medal.

Dan O'Brien of the U.S. takes a victory lap after winning the decathlon at the Olympic Stadium during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. (Special to the AJC/Mike Powell/Allsport)

Dan O'Brien competes in the long jump in the men's decathalon. (AJC Staff Photo/Joey Ivansco)

Dan O'Brien of the U.S. track and field team grits his teeth as he finishes his heat in the 110-meter hurdles. (AJC Staff Photo/William Berry)

Dan O'Brien prepares to throw the shot put. (AJC Staff Photo/Joey Ivansco)

Dan O'Brien focuses on his form in the shot put. (JOEY IVANSCO/AJC staff)

Dan O'Brien of the U.S. track and field team lets out a yell after throwing the shot put in the decathalon. (JOEY IVANSCO/AJC staff)

Dan O'Brien of the U.S. hurdles in the 110-meter event. (AJC Staff Photo/William Berry) 8/96

Dan O'Brien of the U.S. track and field team competes in the long jump. (AJC Staff Photo/Joey Ivansco)

Dan O'Brien vaults at the Olympic Stadium. (AJC Staff Photo/Marlene Karas)

Dan O'Brien appears on the massive television screen at the AT&T Pavilion at the Centennial Olympic Park just before he competed in the men's 100-meter event. (AJC Staff Photo/Joey Ivansco)

Dan O'Brien checks his score after the long jump in the men's decathalon at the Olympic Stadium. (AJC Staff Photo/Joey Ivansco)

Dan O'Brien has an emotional moment at the end of the 1500-meter event in the decathalon. (AJC Staff Photo/Joey Ivansco)

Dan O'Brien leaves the blocks during heat in hurdles. (AJC Staff Photo/Marlene Karas)

Dan O' Brien runs the 1500 meters in the last event of the decathalon at the Olympic Stadium. (AJC Staff Photo/Kimberly Smith)

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Dan O'Brien of the U.S. takes a victory lap after winning the decathlon at the Olympic Stadium during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. (Special to the AJC/Mike Powell/Allsport)

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