Eddie the Eagle: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Eddie the Eagle? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Michael David Edwards (born 5 December 1963), 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. 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. In 2016, he was portrayed by Taron Egerton and Tom and Jack Costello in the biographical film Eddie the Eagle.
Quick facts about Eddie the Eagle
- Full name: Eddie the Eagle
- Born: 1963-12-05
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q550548
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Who is Eddie the Eagle?
Michael David Edwards (born 5 December 1963), 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.
What nationality is Eddie the Eagle?
Eddie the Eagle is United Kingdom.
When was Eddie the Eagle born?
Eddie the Eagle was born on 1963-12-05.
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