His back-first, neck-down leaping style struck competitors and onlookers as a novelty act. After he won an Olympic gold in 1968, it came to dominate his sport.
Category: Oregon
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Dick Fosbury, 76, Whose ‘Flop’ Transformed the High Jump, Is Dead
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Where #Vanlife Meets #Skibum
The New York Times – Travel:In the Pacific Northwest, ski resorts set aside spots in their parking lots for vans and R.V.s, creating overnight communities of skiers and riders. One writer toured three Oregon resorts to test the scene.
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Legal Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Begins in Oregon
The New York Times – Business:On Jan. 1, Oregon became the first state to allow adult use of psilocybin “magic” mushrooms. Licensed guides will likely determine whether the program is a success.
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Savoring Oregon’s Wine Country, No Driving Required
The New York Times – Travel:In the Willamette Valley, public transportation takes you to McMinnville, where you can walk to one, or all, of its nearly 20 tasting rooms.