The evolution of high Jump. #Olympics

Dick Fosbury, in mismatched shoes, introduced the world to the 'Fosbury Flop' – a head-first, upside-down leap, which today is the global high jump standard. 💪

Having all of this on tape is such a beautiful thing!

Just beautiful. ☺️

wow they keep breaking record, shout out to the athletes's effort

Is it true that there used to be (until shortly after the 1936 Olympics) a "no diving" rule in high jump, requiring athletes to go over the bar feet first or land on their feet?

@BillAckman The human body is a fascinating bio machine.

@BillAckman Incredible to watch the progression. Thank you.

As times changed, people kept inventing new ways to jump higher.

@BillAckman What great footage. Wonder why they changed from feet landing to mats in the 70’s. Not to take away from any of the athletes but the feet landing certainly requires more skill.

@BillAckman The Fosbury Flop continues.