Dick Fosbury

Dick Fosbury was born on March 6, 1947 in Oregon. Olympic gold medal winning high jumper who revolutionized the sport, developing the back-first technique that later became standard practice.

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Currently, Dick Fosbury is 77 years, 8 months and 15 days old. Dick Fosbury will celebrate 78rd birthday on a Thursday 6th of March 2025. Below we countdown to Dick Fosbury upcoming birthday.

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Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born March 6, 1947 (Oregon)
Birthday March 6
Town/City Oregon
Nationality Oregon

🌙 Zodiac

Dick Fosbury’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Dick Fosbury was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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About

Olympic gold medal winning high jumper who revolutionized the sport, developing the back-first technique that later became standard practice.

Before Fame

He competed in track and field at Oregon State University.

Trivia

His high jumping technique was initially met with scrutiny and was dubbed the "Fosbury Flop" because people thought he looked like a fish flopping in a boat when he jumped.

Family Life

He grew up in Medford, Oregon.

Associated With

He took his gold medal at the 1968 Olympics where African-American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos famously promoted civil rights by raising their black-gloved fists in the air.

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