Eddie the Eagle Quotes
Some people thought I was bringing the sport down. I don't think so. I was the best and only jumper my country had.
Topics
Confidence
National Pride
Self Assurance
Track & Field, Track and Field
Some People
Athletic Excellence
Athletic Identity
Athletic Pride
Competitive Edge
Competitive Spirit
High Jump
Individual Achievement
Medal Winner
National Representation
Olympic Champion
Personal Best
Personal Excellence
Record Holder
Sporting Achievement
Sports Excellence
Citations
Edwards, Michael. Eddie the Eagle: My Story. Graymalkin Media, 2016.
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Michael Edwards, known as "Eddie the Eagle", is an English ski-jumper and Olympian who in 1988 became the first competitor since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping, finishing last in the 70 m and 90 m events. He held the British ski jumping record from 1988 to 2001. He also took part in amateur speed skiing, running at 106.8 km/h (66.4 mph), and became a stunt jumping world record holder for jumping over 6 buses.