Richard Douglas Fosbury is an American retired high jumper, who is considered one of the most influential athletes in the history of track and field. Besides winning a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics, he revolutionized the high jump event with a "back-first" technique, now known as the Fosbury Flop, along with Debbie Brill and her Brill Bend, adopted by almost all high jumpers today. His method was to sprint diagonally towards the bar, then curve and leap backwards over the bar, which gave him a much lower center of mass in flight than traditional techniques. He continues to be involved in athletics and serves on the executive board of the World Olympians Association.In 2014, Fosbury unsuccessfully challenged Steve Miller for a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives. Fosbury ran for Blaine County Commissioner against incumbent Larry Schoen in 2018. He won the seat and took office in January 2019.
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Some of their strengths
Dick Fosbury has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Curious, Energetic, Passionate, Loyal, Caring, Clever, and Intelligent.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Dick Fosbury is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Dick Fosbury well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Dick Fosbury as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Easygoing and Energetic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Dick Fosbury is someone who has an easygoing nature and a healthy sense of humor, with a mind that requires constant stimulation in order to feel fulfilled.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Dick Fosbury tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Dick Fosbury's challenges
While Dick Fosbury has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Dick Fosbury can be Indecisive, Perfectionist, Emotional, Pleasure-seeking, Unrealistic, Difficult, and Standoffish.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Dick Fosbury's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Dick Fosbury must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Dick Fosbury is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Dick Fosbury also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
