Fosbury flop

/ -brɪ; ˈfɒzbərɪ /

noun

1. athletics a modern high-jumping technique whereby the jumper clears the bar headfirst and backwards

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fosbury flop¹

C20: named after Dick Fosbury (born 1947), US winner of men's high jump at Mexico Olympics in 1968, who perfected the technique

Example Sentences

Like the scissor technique, the western roll would eventually be replaced by a more efficient form, which high jumpers continue to use to this day: the Fosbury flop.

From Washington Times

The Dutch have been teaching the Fosbury flop for decades.

From The Guardian

He replied: 'Not the Fosbury flop at your age – you need to have a very flexible back.'

From The Guardian

Four years later, most of the competitors used the Fosbury flop.

From Washington Post

He managed to injure his arm and elbow when he attempted a Fosbury flop.

From The Guardian