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Shane O'Brien
1960 - Today

Shane O'Brien
Shane Joseph O'Brien (born 27 September 1960) is a former New Zealand rower who won an Olympic gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, USA. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Shane O'Brien is the 4,476th most popular athlete, the 213th most popular biography from New Zealand and the 36th most popular New Zealander Athlete.
Shane O'Brien is a New Zealand rower known for his achievements in the sport, particularly in lightweight rowing events. He has represented New Zealand at various international competitions, contributing to the country's reputation in rowing.
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Among ATHLETES
Among athletes, Shane O'Brien ranks 4,476 out of 6,025. Before him are Daniel Ballart, Sherone Simpson, Eunice Jepkorir, Marc Schneider, EJ Obiena, and Steve Backley. After him are Franck Dumoulin, Patrick Favre, Enea Bastianini, Chun Wei Cheung, Brigitte Köck, and Brigitte Yagüe.
Most Popular Athletes in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsDaniel Ballart
1973 - Present
HPI: 41.79
Rank: 4,470
Sherone Simpson
1984 - Present
HPI: 41.79
Rank: 4,471
Eunice Jepkorir
1982 - Present
HPI: 41.78
Rank: 4,472
Marc Schneider
1973 - Present
HPI: 41.78
Rank: 4,473
EJ Obiena
1995 - Present
HPI: 41.78
Rank: 4,474
Steve Backley
1969 - Present
HPI: 41.77
Rank: 4,475
Shane O'Brien
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.77
Rank: 4,476
Franck Dumoulin
1973 - Present
HPI: 41.77
Rank: 4,477
Patrick Favre
1972 - Present
HPI: 41.77
Rank: 4,478
Enea Bastianini
1997 - Present
HPI: 41.77
Rank: 4,479
Chun Wei Cheung
1972 - 2006
HPI: 41.77
Rank: 4,480
Brigitte Köck
1970 - Present
HPI: 41.76
Rank: 4,481
Brigitte Yagüe
1981 - Present
HPI: 41.76
Rank: 4,482
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1960, Shane O'Brien ranks 1,049. Before him are Ruth E. Carter, Caroline Lucas, Stephen Hicks, Mark Sanford, Linda Fratianne, and Sangeeta Bijlani. After him are Murray Chandler, Robert Smigel, Kij Johnson, Michelle Scutt, Marita Payne, and Evelyn "Champagne" King.
Others Born in 1960
Go to all RankingsRuth E. Carter
DESIGNER
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.88
Rank: 1,043
Caroline Lucas
POLITICIAN
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.85
Rank: 1,044
Stephen Hicks
PHILOSOPHER
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.82
Rank: 1,045
Mark Sanford
POLITICIAN
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.81
Rank: 1,046
Linda Fratianne
SKATER
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.79
Rank: 1,047
Sangeeta Bijlani
ACTOR
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.78
Rank: 1,048
Shane O'Brien
ATHLETE
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.77
Rank: 1,049
Murray Chandler
CHESS PLAYER
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.74
Rank: 1,050
Robert Smigel
ACTOR
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.65
Rank: 1,051
Kij Johnson
WRITER
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.57
Rank: 1,052
Michelle Scutt
ATHLETE
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.54
Rank: 1,053
Marita Payne
ATHLETE
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.42
Rank: 1,054
Evelyn "Champagne" King
SINGER
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.40
Rank: 1,055
In New Zealand
Among people born in New Zealand, Shane O'Brien ranks 213 out of 303. Before him are Rachel House (1971), Dan Hooker (1990), Simon Elliott (1974), Thomasin McKenzie (2000), Ryan Nelsen (1977), and Daniel López (null). After him are Murray Chandler (1960), Michael Fitzgerald (1988), Sonny Bill Williams (1985), Jack Bauer (1985), Barbara Kendall (1967), and Kayne Vincent (1988).
Others born in New Zealand
Go to all RankingsRachel House
ACTOR
1971 - Present
HPI: 42.16
Rank: 207
Dan Hooker
MARTIAL ARTS
1990 - Present
HPI: 42.06
Rank: 208
Simon Elliott
SOCCER PLAYER
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.03
Rank: 209
Thomasin McKenzie
ACTOR
2000 - Present
HPI: 41.94
Rank: 210
Ryan Nelsen
SOCCER PLAYER
1977 - Present
HPI: 41.87
Rank: 211
Daniel López
ATHLETE
HPI: 41.87
Rank: 212
Shane O'Brien
ATHLETE
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.77
Rank: 213
Murray Chandler
CHESS PLAYER
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.74
Rank: 214
Michael Fitzgerald
SOCCER PLAYER
1988 - Present
HPI: 41.63
Rank: 215
Sonny Bill Williams
RUGBY PLAYER
1985 - Present
HPI: 41.63
Rank: 216
Jack Bauer
CYCLIST
1985 - Present
HPI: 41.54
Rank: 217
Barbara Kendall
ATHLETE
1967 - Present
HPI: 41.39
Rank: 218
Kayne Vincent
SOCCER PLAYER
1988 - Present
HPI: 41.37
Rank: 219
Among ATHLETES In New Zealand
Among athletes born in New Zealand, Shane O'Brien ranks 36. Before him are Caroline Evers-Swindell (1978), José Reyes (null), Ross Tong (1961), Brett Hollister (1966), Valerie Adams (1984), and Daniel López (null). After him are Barbara Kendall (1967), Rob Waddell (1975), Jenny Armstrong (1970), Hamish Carter (1971), Laurel Hubbard (1978), and Blyth Tait (1961).
Caroline Evers-Swindell
1978 - Present
HPI: 43.16
Rank: 30
José Reyes
HPI: 43.03
Rank: 31
Ross Tong
1961 - Present
HPI: 42.75
Rank: 32
Brett Hollister
1966 - Present
HPI: 42.28
Rank: 33
Valerie Adams
1984 - Present
HPI: 42.17
Rank: 34
Daniel López
HPI: 41.87
Rank: 35
Shane O'Brien
1960 - Present
HPI: 41.77
Rank: 36
Barbara Kendall
1967 - Present
HPI: 41.39
Rank: 37
Rob Waddell
1975 - Present
HPI: 41.02
Rank: 38
Jenny Armstrong
1970 - Present
HPI: 40.81
Rank: 39
Hamish Carter
1971 - Present
HPI: 40.61
Rank: 40
Laurel Hubbard
1978 - Present
HPI: 40.06
Rank: 41
Blyth Tait
1961 - Present
HPI: 39.54
Rank: 42













































