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Eddie the Eagle, born Michael Edwards in 1963, is a British ski jumper who captured the world's heart during the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Despite his lack of formal training and finishing last in his events, Edwards became a symbol of perseverance and determination, embodying the Olympic spirit of "taking part is what counts." His journey from a boy with big dreams to the iconic underdog of the games inspires countless individuals to embrace their passions, regardless of the odds stacked against them.
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"Ski jumping is just 10 per cent physical, 90 per cent mental. Some people can't do that. It's not just to do with the fear at the top. It takes a lot of guts to go off the top, but it takes 100 times more courage to jump off the end."
Eddie the Eagle"After my ski jumping career finished, I went back to school to study law, and now I travel between five to 20 times a year doing after-dinner speaking, motivational talks, appearances, openings, TV and radio shows."
Eddie the Eagle
"I'm a positive person who likes to have fun and get the best out of every day."
Eddie the Eagle