Fosbury

Speech parts

1. Fosbury - Noun

2. Fosbury - Proper noun

Meaning

United States athlete who revolutionized the high jump by introducing the Fosbury flop in the 1968 Olympics (born in 1947)

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Examples

Back then, there was no fiberglass pole for the pole vault, and there was no Fosbury Flop in the high jump. Source: Internet

At the elite level, athletes run towards the bar and use the Fosbury Flop method of jumping, leaping head first with their back to the bar. Source: Internet

Taking advantage of the raised, softer landing areas by then in use, Fosbury added a new twist to the outmoded Eastern Cut-off. Source: Internet

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