Sobel: Thursday pairings analysis » Oct 8, 2009
As far as that role goes, though, was Dick Fosbury, Bobby Orr and Wilt Chamberlain all rolled into one. He changed the game. (ESPN -- Golf)
• Magic Valley sports briefs Jun 3, 2009
Instructors include Olympians Dick Fosbury, Andre Phillips, Willie Banks and LaTanya Sheffield, as well as ISU coaches Dave Nielsen and Brian Janssen. Registration deadline in June 8. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Peak Performer May 1, 2009
This year, Standley focused on high jumping in the summer and trained under 1968 gold medalist Dick Fosbury at the Simplot Games Track and Field Camp at Idaho State. After playing wide receiver for the Diamondbacks' football team, Standley skipped his senior season on the basketball court to lift weights and prepare of the track season. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Ex-Olympic champ Fosbury's cancer tumor gone Mar 26, 2009
Ex-Olympic champ Dick Fosbury's cancer tumor gone - More Sports - SI.com ... DENVER (AP) -- Former Olympic high jump champion Dick Fosbury says doctors have recently given him a clean bill of health. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Payton Jordan; coached famed '68 US track team Feb 8, 2009
In addition to Smith, gold medalists included Bob Beamon (long jump), Lee Evans (400 meters and 4x400-meter relay), Jim Hines (100 meters and 4x100-meter relay), Al Oerter (discus), Willie Davenport (hurdles), Bob Seagren (pole vault), Randy Matson (shot put), Dick Fosbury (high jump), and Bill Toomey (decathlon). They, as well as Mr. Jordan and Carlos, were later inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame. (Boston Globe)
