Dick Fosbury

Dick Fosbury is known worldwide as the inventor of the Fosbury Flop high-jump style, with which he won the Olympic gold medal in 1968. After competing, he followed the passion of his youth--civil engineering--at Oregon State University and supplemented that with an array of the numerous opportunities that came his way, many because of his "Fosbury Flop" fame. The USA Olympic Hall of Famer travels the world, inspiring young athletes and corporate partners alike while promoting track and field....See more

Dick Fosbury is known worldwide as the inventor of the Fosbury Flop high-jump style, with which he won the Olympic gold medal in 1968. After competing, he followed the passion of his youth--civil engineering--at Oregon State University and supplemented that with an array of the numerous opportunities that came his way, many because of his "Fosbury Flop" fame. The USA Olympic Hall of Famer travels the world, inspiring young athletes and corporate partners alike while promoting track and field. Fosbury resides in Bellevue, Idaho. See less