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

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

By Caleb WilsonMarch 26, 2025

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.

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