Born March 6, 1947, Portland, Ore.

Another U.S. athlete who gained immortality at the 1968 Olympics, Dick Fosbury won the high jump with his back-over the bar style that is known today as the "Fosbury Flop." At Oregon State University, Fosbury didn't clear seven feet until the 1968 indoor season and was a surprise winner at Mexico City by clearing 7-4 1/4 for Olympic and American records.

A two-time national collegiate champion, Fosbury made his record jump on this third attempt. He was top ranked in the world following his 1968 victory and in 1969 won the NCAA title before placing second in the National AAU meet. He failed to make the 1972 Olympic team and became a professional in 1973. Elected to U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1992.