Dick Fosbury
1947 – 2023

Dick Fosbury

American athletics competitor, high jumper

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Born
1947-03-06, Portland
Died
2023-03-12
Birthplace state
Oregon

Biography

Dick Fosbury was an American high jumper who won a gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He developed a "back-first" technique for high jumping in which he sprinted diagonally toward the bar, then curved and leaped backward over it. This method, now known as the Fosbury flop, has been adopted widely since his Olympic performance. After retiring from competition, he served on the executive board of the World Olympians Association.

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Dick Fosbury is recorded as a Olympic competitor, a athletics competitor, a athlete and a politician, born in Oregon (1947–2023).

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Frequently asked about Dick Fosbury

Who was Dick Fosbury?
Dick Fosbury was American athletics competitor, high jumper, born in Oregon (1947 – 2023).
When and where was Dick Fosbury born?
Dick Fosbury was born on 1947-03-06 in Portland.
When did Dick Fosbury die?
Dick died on 2023-03-12.
What was Dick Fosbury known for?
Dick Fosbury is recorded as a Olympic competitor, a athletics competitor, a athlete and a politician.
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