Fosbury Flop

The Fosbury Flop is a high jump technique where the athlete jumps headfirst and backward over the bar. Developed by Dick Fosbury in the 1960s, this method involves approaching the bar at an angle, then turning sideways before leaping, arching the back over the bar, and landing on their shoulders. This technique allows for a greater clearance height by optimizing the body's position and reducing the amount of upward motion needed. It revolutionized high jumping and became the standard method used by athletes worldwide.