Search
Navigate
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Sport
  • Humor
  • Fashion
HomeSport

Dick Fosbury, Olympic champion who changed high jump forever, dies aged 76

0
By LordOfDailytimes on March 13, 2023 Sport
Dick Fosbury, Olympic champion who changed high jump forever, dies aged 76

Oregon athlete who invented the Fosbury Flop won gold in Mexico City in 1968

The American Olympic champion Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised the high jump with a technique that became known as the Fosbury Flop, has died. He was 76.

His former agent, Ray Schulte, announced the news on Instagram.

Continue reading…

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn more
Pinterest Tumblr Email
LordOfDailytimes

Previous ArticleDocument reveals why Canada arms Saudi Arabia – media
Next Article Raiders fill quarterback gap with reported signing of Jimmy Garoppolo

Related Stories

  • ‘100 miles an hour’: Gavin McKenna jumps into Toronto’s top six

  • NHL Power Rankings: How teams stack up heading into training camp

  • USMNT to call up 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan for upcoming friendlies

Comments are closed.

  • Recent Posts
    • The world is just enough: Ursula von der Leyen goes Bond villain
    • ‘100 miles an hour’: Gavin McKenna jumps into Toronto’s top six
    • Series of mysterious explosions rock German region
    • Scorching summer sparks potato shortage in Europe
    • NHL Power Rankings: How teams stack up heading into training camp
  • Categories
    • Fashion
    • Humor
    • Politics
    • Sport
  • About

    © 2020 Daily Times 24/7. GDMgroup Asia Limited. All Rights Reserved.
    Subscribe
  • footer navigation

    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2020 Daily Times 24/7. GDMgroup Asia Limited. All Rights Reserved.