Fosbury
Americannoun
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The “Fosbury Flop,” the back-roll technique made famous by Dick Fosbury at the 1968 Summer Olympics, forever changing the high jump, ranks as track’s best-known stylistic breakthrough.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2024
Think Nadia Comaneci on the balance beam, Dick Fosbury flopping to victory in the high jump or Shun Fujimoto sticking his dismount from rings on a shattered knee.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024
His adaptation may not be as revolutionary as the “ Fosbury Flop ” — a high-jump style developed in the 1960s that transformed the event — but it’s already proving big for him.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2023
Isla Fosbury, 16, from Arbroath, said 'yes' to a once in a lifetime trip to head to Greenland for two weeks with the Polar Academy, which gives opportunities to vulnerable young people.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2023
My dear Susan, Mamma desires me to say that she hopes you and Bessie and Annie will come to dine early to-morrow, and play with me, and that Miss Fosbury will come with you.
From The Stokesley Secret by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
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