Dick Fosbury who invented the 'Fosbury Flop' style in high jump event belongs to________________________?
Correct answer: B. USA
- A. England
- B. USA
- C. Russia
- D. Ukraine.
Explanation
Dick Fosbury was an American high jumper who revolutionized the event with the backward-facing Fosbury Flop technique. He used it to win Olympic gold for the United States in 1968.
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