First Flopper: RIP

[vhcat70]

Dick Fosbury totally revolutionized jumping. Everyone before him led with the legs - straddle technique. After him, no one. Added several inches to height record immediately.

 

[AustinTXCat]

What an amazing individual. He will be missed.

G'nite, sweet prince

 

[Creed Bratton]

RIP King James

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

 

[bigblueinsanity]

Duke and Tennessee players will all have a moment of silence

 

[funKYcat75]

RIP to the OG

 

[CaptainBoogerBuns]

Didn’t Dwight Stones rely on the FF in the 1976 Olympics?

 

[AustinTXCat]

Didn’t Dwight Stones rely on the FF in the 1976 Olympics?

Yes. Stones won Olympic bronze medals 2x, '72 and '76 using Dick Fosbury's technique. Heckuva talented high jumper back then, as I recall. Just never won an elusive gold medal.