Eddie the Eagle
British ski jumper · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1963 · age 62
Michael David Edwards, better known as Eddie the Eagle, or Eddie Edwards is an English ski jumper and Olympian who in 1988 became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping.
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About this person
Despite finishing last in the Normal Hill and Large Hill 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.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1963 · age 62
