Dick Fosbury, athlete who developed the 'Fosbury Flop', dies aged 76
At the Games, Fosbury set a then record of 2.24 metres using his method.
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Dick Fosbury, Olympic gold medalist who revolutionized high jump with 'Fosbury Flop,' dead at 76
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'Forever changed the sport' - Revolutionary high jumper, inventor of 'Fosbury Flop' Dick Fosbury dies, aged 76
Legendary American high jumper Dick Fosbury has died, aged 76. Fosbury, who won gold at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, is credited with revolutionising the event after developing his own unique technique in clearing the bar. Ad His death was announced by his former agent Ray Schulte on Instagram, who wrote: “It is with a very heavy heart I have to release the news that long-time friend and client Dick Fosbury passed away peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning after a short bout with a recurrence of lymphoma.
High jump pioneer, icon and 1968 Olympic champion Dick Fosbury dies at 76
Olympic high jump champion Dick Fosbury, who revolutionized the event with a radically different jumping technique that was eventually named after him, died on Sunday aged 76, his agent Ray Schulte said on Monday.
High jump revolutionary Dick Fosbury dies aged 76
Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised the high jump with his innovative backward style that became known as the ‘Fosbury Flop’, has died at the age of 76.
High jump pioneer Dick Fosbury dies aged 76
Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised the high jump with his innovative backward style that became known as the 'Fosbury Flop', has died at the age of 76.
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