Your Favorite Olympians: Where Are They Now?

Richard Fosbury

Ever heard of the "Fosbury Flop"? That's because of Richard Fosbury! Despite all odds, he was able to craft his own high jump style which ended up becoming the blueprint technique for high jumping. He won a gold medal at the 1968 Games. After his retirement, he became the co-owner of Galena Engineering and is an active e-board member of the World Olympians Association. 

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