Dick Fosbury (USA), 2.24 m. Fosbury Flop. Since the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, the high jump has been revolutionized thanks to a new jumping technique developed by American champion Dick Fosbury. Jumping with the back to the bar, was made possible by the introduction of the mattress that year.
Dick Fosbury (USA), 2.24 m. Fosbury Flop. Since the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, the high jump has been revolutionized thanks to a new jumping technique developed by American champion Dick Fosbury. Jumping with the back to the bar, was made possible by the introduction of the mattress that year.