I was told over and over again that I would never be successful, that I was not going to be competitive and the technique was simply not going to work. All I could do was shrug and say "We'll just have to see".
I was told over and over again that I would never be successful, that I was not going to be competitive and the technique was simply not going to wor… - Dick Fosbury
I was told over and over again that I would never be successful, that I was not going to be competitive and the technique was simply not going to wor…
- Dick Fosbury
When you reach that elite level, 90 percent is mental and 10 percent is physical. You are competing against yourself. Not against the other athlete. - Dick Fosbury
When you reach that elite level, 90 percent is mental and 10 percent is physical. You are competing against yourself. Not against the other athlete.
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… - 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…
I didn't train to make the Olympic team until 1968. I simply trained for the moment. I never even imagined I would be an Olympic athlete. It always s… - Dick Fosbury
I didn't train to make the Olympic team until 1968. I simply trained for the moment. I never even imagined I would be an Olympic athlete. It always s…
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