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In “To Jump Higher, Vashti Cunningham Entrusted Her Father. The Quarterback,” published by The New York Times in 2021, the article explores the unique bond between high jumper Vashti Cunningham and her father, former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham. His guidance has been pivotal in her athletic development and success.

Dick Fosbury, the Olympic champion who revolutionized the high jump with his innovative “Fosbury Flop,” has died at the age of 76. His groundbreaking technique transformed the sport, earning him a gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.