Able Quote by Dick Fosbury

“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 to use it and I never imagined it would revolutionize the event.” quote by Dick Fosbury — Download Open 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 to use it and I never imagined it would revolutionize the event.”

Dick Fosbury

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