Fosbury flops

[hackneyfox]

RIP

Dick Fosbury: The athlete who developed the 'Fosbury Flop' dies aged 76

Dick Fosbury - the man who revolutionised the high jump in athletics - has died at the age of 76.

www.bbc.co.uk

I couldn’t clear much more than 3 foot.

 

[What?]

I couldn't limbo under 3 foot!!

 

[Uttoxfox]

Part of a question on ‘only connect last night, which I got right due specifically to his named action. I’ll be forever grateful.
RIP Dick Fosbury.

 

[What?]

Being known as Floppy Dick must have been tough

 

[sabredunce]

What was the landing pit back then? Polished concrete?

 

[LGFOX]

A very interesting interview with him a couple of years ago