Eddie the Eagle making Olympic history!

Michael 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards made history at the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary. He became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. He finished last in both individual competitions, but his spirit and personality captured the imagination of the world.

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[yvonneylonen]

A true Olympian. He embodies the spirit of the world.

[ahoseason]

He is a hero. he had the nerve and spirit to succeed at his goal and have fun doing it. Who needs to win all the time, is that all sport is about?

[abrakadavra]

My dad watched every ski jumping competition (ski jumping is really big here in Slovenia) and he'd always call us kids in the living room and even my mom watched when it was Eddie's time to jump. We always cheered for him because he was an underdog and very brave.

[dutchymon]

He is the only ski jumper that I know by name!

[DOI_ARTS]

"He didn't win a medal but he sure did win a lot of hearts"

[twosevenfourstroke]

Let's not forget while eddie the eagle was making history of his own for England...
Jamaica had just entered their 1st ever bobsled team that same year...in 1988

[radicaljohn]

Skied with Eddie quite few times and couldn’t believe how talented he was, completely fearless and a smashing bloke.

[nebbs]

One of the greatest olympians for sheer spirit and enthusiasm. Legend.

[lisagreenway]

I am so proud to be British and I watched him make history at the Calgary 88 Games. He truly was an inspiration for everyone. It’s all about the taking part not the losing and he was simply amazing!.

[mozer]

If the film is true…then just imagine attempting a 90 meter jump for the first time, It must be terrifying…he did it on the world stage at the Olympics. What a hero!

[angryoldcanadian]

never been into sports, don't ever watch the olympics, but I watched Eddie in the Calgary 88 olympics. I don't remember anyone elses name from those olympics, but Eddie is a legend and will always be remembered.

[edkedk]

A true hero he was. He was the only reason I watched ski jumping

[Ankitmaurya-dmnc]

I got know about him from the motivational movie Eddie the eagle 🦅 lots of love from india 🇮🇳❤️
A true sportsman with never giving up attitude

[oddsandwindsocks]

Heart of a lion Eddie had, total respect even going up that high .

[FyodorUshakovSuka]

A real hero. He said that he was afraid to jump, but everytime he won the fear. My hero + Matti Nykänen...
Greatest respect...❤

[kayenne]

What an inspirational guy.
Got 2 young ones to watch the movie, and these clips. They were in awe of Eddie, and his amazing achievement. Recognition was too short lived!

[teejay]

1988 was a different time. The coverage was nothing like it is today. So when this happened it was huge. He was huge. Rightfully so. Everyone was feeling the Olympic Spirit with Eddie the Eagle.

[tovemagnussen]

As a norwegian, I think he is a true sportsman! ❤❤❤

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I'm impressed with his efforts. Sometimes goals don't have to be victory, just follow your dreams and have the confidence that you can achieve them, and ultimately be happy with what you've done without comparing yourself to anyone. I wish someone I knew would think this way.

[axemanracing]

I wouldn't mind going home from Olympics with nothing in the pocket but the national record.