Fosbury flop

/ˈfɒzbərɪ; -brɪ/
noun
1.
(athletics) a modern high-jumping technique whereby the jumper clears the bar headfirst and backwards
Word Origin
C20: named after Dick Fosbury (born 1947), US winner of men's high jump at Mexico Olympics in 1968, who perfected the technique
Word Origin and History for fosbury flop

Fosbury flop

high-jumping technique, 1968, in reference to U.S. athlete Dick Fosbury (b.1947), who used it to win the 1968 Olympic gold medal.