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Eddie the Eagle, born Michael Edwards, is a British former ski jumper who gained fame for representing Great Britain in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. He became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping since 1929, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide with his underdog spirit and determination.
b. 1963
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.Winging it: Eddie the Eagle on sport and building, Building, 2010
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