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RIP, the inventor of the Fosbury Flop

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  1. adoo

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    RIP, Dick Fosbury. inventor of the Fosbury Flop


    His claim to fame was that he revoluntionized the high jump, utilizing the "Fosbury Flop" to win the Olympic gold,
    set an Olympic record, and take aim at the world record in the high jump.




    before Fosbury Flop technique, the straddle technique was the generally accepted one.



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    I prefer the second video.
     
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  4. Xerobull

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    Got nothin’ on the Triple Lindy

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  6. Dr of Dunk

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    I wouldn't want to do a Fosbury Flop onto that hard dirt, either. Kenyan Kick for me, all the way. I mean, we're talking high jumping, not Turkish cliff diving ...

     
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    ... and RIP Mr. Fosbury. You were always one of the best trivia questions/answers in sports.
     
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  8. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    That tune is catchy!

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    As an ex Fosbury Flopper myself (In Highschool), RIP Dick Fosbury.
     
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    Chris Paul, Vlade Divac, and Ginobli all plan to be in attendance.

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