Richard Douglas Fosbury was an American high jumper, who is considered one of the most influential athletes in the history of track and field. He won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics, revolutionizing the high jump event with a "back-first"... Wikipedia
Born: March 6, 1947, Portland, OR
Died: March 12, 2023 (age 76 years), Salt Lake City, UT
Education: Oregon State University, South Medford High School, and North Medford High School
Spouse: Robin Tomasi
Height: 6′ 4″
Sport: Athletics
College team: Oregon State University