Richard Douglas Fosbury (March 6, 1947 – March 12, 2023) was an American high jumper, who is considered one of the most influential athletes in the history of track and field. He won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics, revolutionizing the high jump event with a “back-first” technique now known as the Fosbury Flop.
Dick Fosbury children: Meet Kristin Thomas and Stephanie Thomas
Fosbury died on March 12, 2023, after a short bout with a recurrence of lymphoma. He was 76. He was survived by his wife, son Erich, and stepdaughters Stephanie and Kristin.
Robin kept a low profile, and her information has not been shared in detail. She was married before and had children with her previous partner before Fosbury.
Fosbury had a son, Erich, with his wife, Robin Tomasi. The couple only shared a child, but Fosbury had two stepchildren, Stephanie and Kristin.
Fosbury had a great bond with every one of his children; they surrounded him at the time of his death.