| RIP Dick Fosbury 19:10 - Mar 13 with 1317 views | Noelmc |
Another legendary sports star from my youth has passed away at the age of 76.
The very definition of a game changer in his sport when he invented the Fosbury Flop, which revolutionised high jumping.
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| RIP Dick Fosbury on 09:28 - Mar 14 with 1106 views | TheChef |
And he got a mention on one of the questions last night in the Only Connect final, which was a little odd.
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| RIP Dick Fosbury on 09:36 - Mar 14 with 1098 views | Sonofpugwash |
They had to redesign the landing pit which up to that time was just sand,okay for the "straddle" technique.Can you imagine coming down on your neck and shoulders on hard sand?
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| RIP Dick Fosbury on 11:36 - Mar 14 with 1040 views | PlanetHonneywood |
Well, if St. Peter delays entry no doubt he’ll jump the gate.
His flop made no difference to my ability to jump over the bar, I just did it belly up. However, how incredible to go against all the perceived wisdom of your sport and effectively do the total opposite. |  |
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| RIP Dick Fosbury on 12:50 - Mar 14 with 997 views | flynnbo |
A little known fact is that the "Fosbury Flop" was originally performed by the French legendary footwear designer Monsieur Philippe but thongs aren't what they used to be. [Post edited 14 Mar 2023 12:51]
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| RIP Dick Fosbury on 13:36 - Mar 14 with 946 views | Boston |
Even those with little or no interest in athletics should recognize he set a high bar. [Post edited 14 Mar 2023 13:53]
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| RIP Dick Fosbury on 14:45 - Mar 14 with 893 views | Paddyhoops |
| RIP Dick Fosbury on 09:28 - Mar 14 by TheChef |
And he got a mention on one of the questions last night in the Only Connect final, which was a little odd.
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I did see that. Got that question right . I don’t get many .
Very happy with the outcome of the final as well. | | | |
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