I took a stroll around campus and noticed this work. It is a sculpture of Dick Fosbury who attended OSU (Oregon State Unversity) in the 1960's. His revolutionary technique for high jumping was perfected not far from this spot. He officially introduced it to the world at the 1968 Olympics held in Mexico City. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Fosbury ). It is U of O (University of Oregon) which better know for its track and field program but we Beaver's have some track history too.
Sadly (kinda) I remember the first time I saw this technique… it was a “what did that jumper just do????” moment.
… we are Oregon Ducks but totally Oregon people even if we live in the Seattle area - there is no way we are Husky fans.
That is so neat. You can imagine me trying to teach my 4th-6th grade track kids how to do the Fosbury Flop - I sure couldn't demonstrate, but every kid wanted to try it! Some got pretty good! Terrific statue and nice to know its history
Thank you so much. Walking on campus during Spring break was a trip down memory lane and a trip into the changes that have been made since I graduated.
… we are Oregon Ducks but totally Oregon people even if we live in the Seattle area - there is no way we are Husky fans.
Thank you so much. Walking on campus during Spring break was a trip down memory lane and a trip into the changes that have been made since I graduated.
Thank you so very much. Sculptures such as this really grab ones eye and also help with history.
Thank you very much. It is a very nice to have such a creative piece of history on campus.