I didn't train to make the Olympic team until 1968. I simply trained for the moment. I never even imagined I would be an Olympic athlete. It always seemed to evolve. — Dick Fosbury Copy Share Image
When you reach that elite level, 90 percent is mental and 10 percent is physical. You are competing against yourself. Not against the other athlete. — Dick Fosbury Copy Share Image
I adapted an antiquated style and modernized it to something that was efficient. I didn't know anyone else in the world would be able… — Dick Fosbury Copy Share Image
I was told over and over again that I would never be successful, that I was not going to be competitive and the technique… — Dick Fosbury Copy Share Image
I didn't train to make the Olympic team until 1968. I simply trained for the moment. I never even imagined I would be an… — Dick Fosbury Copy Share Image
