The Fosbury Flop is a high jump technique developed by American athlete Dick Fosbury in the late 1960s. This method involves the jumper approaching the bar from a diagonal angle, then leaping backward over the bar while arching their back. This unique style allows athletes to clear higher heights compared to traditional techniques. The Fosbury Flop gained popularity after Fosbury used it to win a gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Its innovative approach revolutionized high jumping, leading to its widespread adoption in competitive athletics. Today, it remains the dominant technique used by high jumpers worldwide.