Eddie the Eagle making Olympic history!

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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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@mikeshogunlee Жыл бұрын

If this guy is banned from the games, Why isn't he banned from the channel?

@yvonneylonen4881 Жыл бұрын

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

@petesmart1983 Жыл бұрын

Sadly the Olympics and fellow competitors hated him because they saw him make a mockery of the sport and actually was more popular than the top ski jumpers.

@Quintendejong123 Жыл бұрын

Complete shitshow

@billyjack4131 Жыл бұрын

If it weren't for the movie you'd have never even heard of him.... and here you talking about he's the spirit of the world 😂😂😂😂

@wilmaknickersfit Жыл бұрын

@@billyjack4131 I watched him compete and haven't seen the film. Maybe you're too young to remember him before the film. The IOC changed the rules after this Olympics so that it could not happen again. Sadly now you have to be in the top 30% or top 50 (which ever is less) to take part in the Olympics.

@martinh5402 Жыл бұрын

@@petesmart1983 that is spot on, unfortunately that was the feeling amongst the elite.

@abrakadavra3193 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Easy-Eight Жыл бұрын

I think 50% of the people cheering Eddie on were just waiting for a horrible crash.

@Some_Idiot_on_the_Internet Жыл бұрын

@@Easy-Eight Well that's part of the drama.

@billb7876 Жыл бұрын

We have just watched the film and enjoyed it a lot. We were fed a load of rubbish from the media back then as well

@Pectopah123 Жыл бұрын

@@Easy-EightBS. He was everymans hero. Always fighting and never giving up.

@colinlavery625 10 ай бұрын

@Easy-Eight No they were not !!!!!

@dutchymon Жыл бұрын

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

@ahoseason Жыл бұрын

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?

@andreaseriksson8803 Жыл бұрын

He's an inspiration for us all...

@giantidiot31 Жыл бұрын

Well... The Olympics *are* meant to be a display of absolute peak physical ability. It's also been used as a political device since the Cold War. Each country is meant to send their absolute best athletes.

@luketeahuru2867 Жыл бұрын

@@giantidiot31 yes however Eddie was the best in his country, because he was the only one

@giantidiot31 Жыл бұрын

@@luketeahuru2867 It's less common now, but many countries in the past would simply not participate if they only had amateurs or have never had the native conditions for that event. They made a comedy about the 1988 Jamaican Bobsledding team. I'd say that acknowledging your shortcomings (compared to other Olympians) and not participating is more respectable. It's just one of those things that we won't agree on, so arguing is pointless, y'know?

@1313tennisman 3 ай бұрын

@@giantidiot31 your username is spot on

@DOI_ARTS Жыл бұрын

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

@nebbs Жыл бұрын

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

@twosevenfourstroke7385 Жыл бұрын

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

@paulg903 Жыл бұрын

Really? They should make films about both of these events

@eily_b Жыл бұрын

@@paulg903 🤡

@paulg903 Жыл бұрын

@@eily_b 😁

@doncolor3473 Жыл бұрын

@@paulg903 I am glad they did 😍 Found out today that there is one too of Eddie 🤗

@theprinceoftides6836 Жыл бұрын

Yup. Cool Runnings baby.

@radicaljohn1 Жыл бұрын

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

@PostControlla Жыл бұрын

🧢

@pozkodeth Жыл бұрын

@@PostControlla 🟫

@eskairdopatter 4 ай бұрын

Always thought he seemed like a decent guy. Such a pity he had to spoil it by lying about his promising alpine skiing career!

@mickybrennan3489 Жыл бұрын

This guy had balls.

@user-pb2kg1ng4g Жыл бұрын

Thankfully he also had skis.

@lisagreenway8410 Жыл бұрын

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!.

@axemanracing6222 Жыл бұрын

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

@SuperMeanbeans Жыл бұрын

It was a disgrace that the IOC created a rule specifically to ban Eddie from competing in future Olympics

@samhandwich1326 Жыл бұрын

what was the rule?

@lurch5376 Жыл бұрын

@@samhandwich1326 it is dubbed the "Eddie The Eagle rule" and it basically made the entry requirements even stricter for aspiring olympians. Making it that athletes have to be in the top 30% of their respective sports on an international level.

@markwoldin162 Жыл бұрын

Why is Edwards beloved but the idiot rich Saudi skier was dismissed?

@crazypolite Жыл бұрын

@@lurch5376 seems like the appropriate response to this situation though does it not? Otherwise literally anybody could just sign up and compete. No disrespect to this Eddie guy, obviously he's got bigger balls than me to even try that

@strangelee4400 Жыл бұрын

@@crazypolite You could be the best in your country but still not in the top percentage on the international stage. This seems unfair to athletes who want to represent their country.

@kirstyyyyy Жыл бұрын

Truly an Olympic legend

@Ankitmaurya-dm9nc Жыл бұрын

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

@angryoldcanadian3905 Жыл бұрын

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.

@oddsandwindsocks5905 Жыл бұрын

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

@spaltersar Жыл бұрын

What a shame they banned him from any competition. A true legend.

@salva6318 Жыл бұрын

We Love Eddie the Eagle, the Hero from Ski jumping

@AI_Neosoul 11 ай бұрын

while in the air i was like 'yea he's not going to land that' and as soon as he did, i cheered

@RB-ey6fm Жыл бұрын

He deserves a medal just for skiing down the slope

@15...A_a-a-a_A...15 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Pectopah123 Жыл бұрын

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

@kayenne221 7 ай бұрын

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!

@Olympics 7 ай бұрын

His inspirational story stands the test of time 🔥

@kevinmayhew8738 Жыл бұрын

They banned him because he was getting all the attention,this is the very ideal of the olympic spirit,but not in the eyes of the ioc.🤷‍♂️🇬🇧

@1stNintendoCollector Жыл бұрын

Respect for Eddy the Eagle.

@agt155 10 ай бұрын

Little known fact - Eddie used a third ski to carry his enormous balls.

@mozer30 7 ай бұрын

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!

@robj8201 3 ай бұрын

Brave and a perfect example of what the Olympic spirit is all about…GB hero.

@marcelpolak248 Жыл бұрын

EDIIE BYL PROSTĚ BOŽÍ, ŠEL SI ZA SVÝM SNEM A DOKÁZAL VŠEM ,ŽE BÝT PRVNÍ NEZNAMENÁ BÝT VÍTĚZEM. JEHO SNAHA A VŮLE, TO JE VÍTĚZSTVÍ. ZA MĚ JE CÍSLO 1 A MOC SI HO VÁŽÍM. PŘEJI MU UPŘÍMNĚ JEN TO NEJLEPŠÍ. SUPER EDIIE.

@djm9676 Жыл бұрын

Proves “you can do it” true Olympian 🦅

@ajdankaradeniz7801 Ай бұрын

Eddie and his competition in the Great Slalom Ski Jump in the Olympics had been a very memorable moment in history. Perfect Form, perfect landing. 😃

@robertredfield2397 Жыл бұрын

I just watch this so many times, im inspired , i maybe not an athlete but you can learn something from this story

@paullacey2999 Жыл бұрын

The best motivational guy ever👍

@cubanassassin1972 Жыл бұрын

I was 16 Eddie was awesome .

@pelimies1818 Жыл бұрын

Finland remembers Eddie forever!

@Orioncars 6 ай бұрын

Счастливый человек ❤❤❤❤❤. Мололец, Эдди! Отличный пример того, что не нужно никого слушать и твердо илти к своей мечте!)

@bradlittle8047 Жыл бұрын

Absolute legend 🤘🏻 ❤️

@AC_Milan1899 Жыл бұрын

The guts you need to do that ...

@ThePlaylistHole Ай бұрын

You didn’t need to win Gold at the Olympics, You won the public’s heart Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards and that was enough for us all 🥇

@channelmuyfacil 11 ай бұрын

He has the true olympic spirit what a wonderful person ❤❤

@edkedk5132 2 ай бұрын

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

@worldview2134 2 ай бұрын

I can’t imagine doing it with glasses on 😂

@zaiaisho6409 2 ай бұрын

Temerity. He has it. Eddie if you ever come across this comment, firstly Hello! and secondly it goes without saying that You Sir are amazing! With Love from Kitchener Ontario, Canada

@emilydiggle3653 Жыл бұрын

Eddie is my grandad's cousin's son - only claim to fame for our family.

@RetroNintendo81 Жыл бұрын

I think that’s a fantastic claim, if you are in a movie you live forever!!

@ugli1440 Жыл бұрын

My Grandma use to be friends with Eddie, they use to ski together in Gloucester. lol

@emilydiggle3653 Жыл бұрын

@@ugli1440 no way! Cool

@sie4431 Жыл бұрын

So your second cousin once removed

@emilydiggle3653 Жыл бұрын

@@sie4431 yep exactly

@-Bodybuilding- Жыл бұрын

Hero 👍

@ulrichhorner6669 Жыл бұрын

Eddie legend

@lizosio4014 3 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorites stories of the olimpics

@kalipw0210 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Fly like an Eagle Eddie!!💜💜💜💜💜

@gemavaleria8 Жыл бұрын

From Guatemala! Awesome story Awesome Eddie Legend forever!!!❤

@VanessaGray_KingswayGlobal 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Eddie! Whenever i need a boost of courage to follow my dreams - I watch your movie!!! I love and admire your raw talent and taking the chance on yourself with the entire world watching. INSPIRATION SUPREME

@stormhawk3319 10 ай бұрын

Everyone remembers Eddie, hardly anyone remembers who won gold.

@liverpoolscottish6430 Жыл бұрын

Tungsten balls! Eddie The Eagle- what an inspiration, dedicated and courageous.*LEGEND!*

@majorlouis956 7 ай бұрын

I remember watching this as a kid go Eddie

@fasthracing Жыл бұрын

Legend

@colinlavery625 10 ай бұрын

I remember Eddie the Eagle at Calgary all those years ago. All the world loved him. The movie nearly made me cry. The actor played Eddie brilliantly. A total disgrace that the IOC brought in that rule.

@Aidankiwi 8 ай бұрын

Quite, the IOC subverting their own ideals.

@petelamb9965 4 ай бұрын

What a a true spirit he brought to the Olympics ❤

@yorukkizigeziyor Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video 👍

@Ian_Livesey Жыл бұрын

Take inspiration. Don't ever give up on your dream.

@lisagreenway8410 Жыл бұрын

He is embodies everything for what the Olympics stands for ❤ x

@madazza Жыл бұрын

UK's cool runnings

@Griuofficial Жыл бұрын

Such a legend he is a Dreamer

@lee7701 Жыл бұрын

Even though there are ski jumpers that have jumped around the 250m mark Eddie Edwards is the only ski jumper I could actually name.

@jamesaaronmanarang Жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@astrollordwesmirnaut3634 Жыл бұрын

Like a James Bond!👊

@jayvenables6956 28 күн бұрын

I watched him jump out my back window from my house in Calgary in 1988 😊

@joseipolito9134 Жыл бұрын

Uhauuu parabéns, A emoção desse atleta é magnífica 👏👏👏👍😍😍💚💖

@TraudiRex400 Жыл бұрын

This guy is just much more known than other ski jumpers that were successful at this time, so i guess he nailed it

@keefsmiff Жыл бұрын

Eddie also invented the window sill , what a ledge

@nelsoncook1298 4 ай бұрын

We love you Eddie!

@mkrbrtsn1 Жыл бұрын

To anyone criticizing him I would say , strap on a pair of skis, run down a 90 m slope and land on your skis.

@user3.1112 11 ай бұрын

Love his movie😂

@WvhKerkhof Жыл бұрын

Eddie made history.

@tomace4898 Жыл бұрын

Sport is about competiting to the best of your ability.

@JamieSMB-nx1yg 4 ай бұрын

He did this country proud, end of.

@CatzHoek 5 ай бұрын

Go Eddie go

@jondonnelly4831 Жыл бұрын

People will remember Eddie forever, no one mentions who the Won the Gold outside of a 1 million pound Who wants to be a Millionaire question. He's a winner and incredibly brave.

@PittsKanal 6 ай бұрын

Eddie 👍👍

@mrcaboosevg6089 Жыл бұрын

Everyone knows Eddie The Eagle in the UK, no one know the names of who got the gold, silver or bronze that year

@richardl772 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the swimmer Eric the Eel at the Sydney Olympics.

@anthonylilly6862 3 ай бұрын

Great guy. He and I almost did a reality show together

@francisnguyen6349 Жыл бұрын

Eddie the Eagle is an British Ski Jumper.

@FreeWorldAndPeace Жыл бұрын

Я знаю только одно имя спортсмена, который занимается этим видом спорта. Такие спортсмены запоминаются навсегда.

@andyniblett8986 Ай бұрын

🇬🇧 ❤ - Eddie- legend

@tomace4898 Жыл бұрын

Chills.

@jefo2405 Жыл бұрын

I remember me and mum cheering for him at the Ol' lympics. I remember only him jumping, so who became immortal? ;)

@Trebor74 Жыл бұрын

He was fine with the jumping. It was the landing that was the problem.

@jameskelley9931 Жыл бұрын

I know he could start a fire with those glasses.

@Ryan-LegionGames 6 ай бұрын

“Eddie! Eddie! Eddie!”

@valicourt 8 күн бұрын

Laugh all you want but he held the British ski jumping record for 13 years!

@dj_alcatrazz Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@ditokelio7860 Жыл бұрын

He didn't get far because his balls weighed him down

@zoickn Жыл бұрын

He finished last but yet he is the most remembered. Who is the 1st winner again?

@oldinion Жыл бұрын

I guess Matti Nykänen isn't that well known outside Finland, but for us he was a legend for both Ski Jumping, and his antics after his sports career. watch?v=NNcyLhsFOm4

@lindameermann3760 Жыл бұрын

Matti Nykaenen and Janne Ahonen are very well known in Germany!

@eily_b Жыл бұрын

Matti Nykänen. He was an amazing ski jumper, dominating every ski jumping event at that time. But he struggled later in life, became an alcoholic and serial wedder, attacking his wives, being arrested multiple times and was even a suspect with one of his wives of stabbing a friend of both to death while they were drunk. He died in 2019. Still an alcoholic and a diabetic.

@martinh1309 Жыл бұрын

@@oldinion he is a much bigger name outside of Britain than Eddie the eagle.

@swampula 10 ай бұрын

@@oldinionMatti Nykänen is a legend and always will be! Greetings from Switzerland

@shugiemullen6664 Жыл бұрын

Legend..... Never gave up the dream... Mind you he had a few 😂😂

@Ggg12236 Жыл бұрын

I can’t sneeeeeed

@objet6022 Жыл бұрын

gold medal !

@user-df3vn7lr7q 7 ай бұрын

Это Человек, которым можно только восхищаться!

@andyrbush 4 ай бұрын

That is sport.

@vovaaluminium4346 Жыл бұрын

Эдди "ОРЁЛ" - самый лучший прыгун с трамплина!!!

@TylerMcNamer Жыл бұрын

Goes to show that every nation can be in the Olympics.

@avion430 Жыл бұрын

They really exaggerated in the movie

@amina-pr8xt Жыл бұрын

There is no movie about the best Ski jumper (then and in general) Nykänen, but one about the worst...

@joelnelson7472 Жыл бұрын

Have you watched the movie?

@amina-pr8xt Жыл бұрын

@@joelnelson7472 what's your point? That Nykänen appears in that movie? It's still about Edwards

@joelnelson7472 Жыл бұрын

Chill Amin was just a question. It's a unique story is why it's been adapted into a film wouldn't you agree? There's no market for a film about Nkänen

@amina-pr8xt Жыл бұрын

@@joelnelson7472 that's the point...

@strangelee4400 Жыл бұрын

We all love an underdog story.