Dick Fosbury
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 2 years ago |
| Date of birth | March 6,1947 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Portland |
| Oregon | |
| United States | |
| Height | 193 (cm) |
| Spouse | Robin Tomasi |
| Children | Kristin Thomas |
| Stephanie Thomas | |
| Gold medal | Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's high jump |
| Job | Athlete |
| Education | Oregon State University |
| North Medford High School | |
| South Medford High School | |
| Died | Salt Lake City |
| Utah | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | March 12,2023 |
| Event | High jump |
| Nationality | American |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 506744 |
Dick Fosbury Life story
Richard Douglas Fosbury was an American high jumper, who is considered one of the most influential athletes in the history of track and field. He won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics, revolutionizing the high jump event with a "back-first" technique now known as the Fosbury flop.