Dick Fosbury is a retired American high jumper and Olympic gold medalist who is best known for inventing the “Fosbury Flop” technique. Born on March 6, 1947, in Portland, Oregon, Fosbury began high jumping in high school but struggled to clear higher heights using the traditional straddle technique.
In 1963, Fosbury began experimenting with a new technique that involved jumping over the bar backward and headfirst. Initially, his new technique was met with skepticism and even ridicule, but Fosbury persisted and refined his approach over the years.
In 1968, Fosbury competed in the Summer Olympics in Mexico City and shocked the world by clearing a height of 2.24 meters (7 feet 4.25 inches) using his new “Fosbury Flop” technique
Dick Fosbury’s family, wife, children, parents, siblings
Here is some information about his family:
Parents: Dick Fosbury was born on March 6, 1947, in Portland, Oregon, USA, to parents Dorothy and Vern Fosbury.
Siblings: Fosbury has one sister named Susan.
Wife: Fosbury married Robin Fosbury, and they have two children together.
Children: Fosbury and his wife Robin have two children named Caleb and Stacey.
