Dick Fosbury was born on 6 March 1947 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He was married to Barbara Robins Tomasi, Karen Louise Spens and Janet Jarvis. He died on 12 March 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
High jumper who revolutionized the field event when he leaped backwards over the bar to win the gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, setting a new record of 2.24 meters. His technique became known as the 'Fosbury Flop' and is used by high jumpers today.
