Nation
World
Politics
Sports
Business
Entertainment
Life
Tech
Science
Opinion
Crime
Health
Oddities

'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76

Por: WPLG Local 10 Sports March 13, 2023

thumbnail

Dick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his “Fosbury Flop,” has died. He was 76.Fosbury died Sunday after a recurrence with lymphoma, according to his publicist, Ray Schulte.Before Fosbury, many high jumpers cleared their heights by running parallel to the bar, then using a straddle kick to leap over before landing with their faces pointed downward. At the 1968... + full article



Similar News

Sports Digest: ‘Fosbury Flop’ high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76

Portland Press Herald USA Sports March 14, 2023

thumbnailTRACK & FIELD Dick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his “Fosbury Flop,” has died. He was 76. Fosbury died Sunday after a recurrence with lymphoma, according to his publicist, Ray Schulte. Before... + más

'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | WPLG Local 10

'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | Associated Press


Dick Fosbury, 76, Whose ‘Flop’ Transformed the High Jump, Is Dead

The New York Times USA Sports March 14, 2023

thumbnailDick Fosbury, a gangly civil engineering student who shocked his peers, delighted sports fans and started a revolution in competitive high jumping with his backward leaps, died on Sunday. He was 76.The cause was lymphoma, a spokesman on Instagram. He did not say where Fosbury... + más

'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | WPLG Local 10

Sports Digest: ‘Fosbury Flop’ high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | Portland Press Herald


Dick Fosbury, Olympic gold medalist who revolutionized high jump with 'Fosbury Flop,' dead at 76

Fox News USA Sports March 14, 2023

thumbnailDick Fosbury, an high jumper known for revamping the technical discipline of the sport, died Sunday, his publicist said. He was 76.Fosbury died after a recurrence of lymphoma, his publicist Ray Schulte said.The Oregon native was known for introducing the Fosbury Flop to the... + más

'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | WPLG Local 10

'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | Associated Press


'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76

Associated Press USA Sports March 14, 2023

Dick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his “Fosbury Flop,” has died. He was 76.Fosbury died Sunday after a recurrence with lymphoma, according to his publicist, Ray Schulte.Before Fosbury, many... + más

'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | WPLG Local 10

Sports Digest: ‘Fosbury Flop’ high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | Portland Press Herald


Dick Fosbury dies at 76; high-jumper known for ‘Fosbury Flop’

Chicago Sun Times USA Sports March 14, 2023

thumbnailDick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his “Fosbury Flop,” has died. He was 76. Fosbury died Sunday after a recurrence with lymphoma, according to his publicist, Ray Schulte.Before Fosbury, many... + más

'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | WPLG Local 10

Sports Digest: ‘Fosbury Flop’ high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | Portland Press Herald


Dick Fosbury, who reinvented high jumping with his ‘Fosbury Flop,’ dies at 76

The Boston Globe USA Sports March 13, 2023

thumbnailDick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his “Fosbury Flop,” has died. He was 76.Fosbury died Sunday after a recurrence with lymphoma, according to his publicist, Ray Schulte.Before Fosbury, many... + más

'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | WPLG Local 10

Sports Digest: ‘Fosbury Flop’ high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 | Portland Press Herald


Why Dick's Sporting Goods succeeded where Sports Authority failed

CNBC USA Business February 08, 2023

thumbnailIn 2022, the sporting goods business had an estimated market size of $67.2 billion and was enjoying its ranking as one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. since 2018. The most significant player in the space, Dick's Sporting Goods, controls an estimated 14.2% of... + más

Dick’s Has Game This Holiday Season. Here’s Why | Forbes

Dick's Sporting Goods announces plans to hire up to 9,000 for holidays | Fox Business



About iurex | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer |