dick fosbury
noun · n
Simple meaning
United States athlete who revolutionized the high jump by introducing the Fosbury flop in the 1968 Olympics.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɪkfɑsbɛɹi
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noun
United States athlete who revolutionized the high jump by introducing the Fosbury flop in the 1968 Olympics (born in 1947)
n
Richard Douglas Fosbury (March 6, 1947 – March 12, 2023) was an American high jumper, who is considered one of the most influential athletes in the history of track and field.
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