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Eddie Edwards, also known as Eddie the Eagle, was a British ski jumper who finished last at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Learn about his humble beginnings, his improbable career and his life after the Games.
Michael David Edwards (born 5 December 1963), better known as Eddie the Eagle, is an English ski jumper and Olympian who in 1988 became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping, finishing last in the Normal Hill and Large Hill events.
Feb 26, 2016 · Eddie the Eagle is a 2015 comedy film based on the true story of Eddie Edwards, who became the first British ski jumper to compete in the Winter Olympics. The film stars Taron Egerton as Eddie and Hugh Jackman as his coach, and features his journey to Olympic fame and glory.
- (100K)
- Adventure, Biography, Comedy
- Dexter Fletcher
- 2016-02-26
The British ski jumper who became a legend at the 1988 Winter Games shares his story of ups and downs, from bankruptcy to Hollywood. Learn about his career, his law degree, his music and his reality show appearances.
Eddie the Eagle is a 2015 biographical sports comedy-drama film directed by Dexter Fletcher. The film stars Taron Egerton as Michael Edwards, a British skier who in 1988 became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping since 1928. Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Iris Berben and Jim Broadbent co-star.
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Learn about Eddie the Eagle, the charismatic competitor who made history at the 1988 Olympics in Calgary. Find out the truth behind the movie, his coach, his injuries, his earnings and his life now.
