Eddie really embodies the spirit of the Olympics. No, not that 'higher, faster, stronger' business, but what Pierre de Frédy, the founder of the Olympics, said : "The important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win, but to take part; the important thing in life is not triumph, but the struggle; the essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."
What's amazing is that he is the only athlete any of us remember from those Olympics. I would still hate skiing and it's privilege if it were not for "Eddie the Eagle" and his bravery.
Hated by his fellow competitors because he became more famous than them and rhe star attraction in ski jumping . Which eventually led to him being banned and raising qualifying standards so he couldn't qualify
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Eddie really embodies the spirit of the Olympics.
No, not that 'higher, faster, stronger' business, but what Pierre de Frédy, the founder of the Olympics, said :
"The important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win, but to take part; the important thing in life is not triumph, but the struggle; the essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."
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Great words ❤
I learned about him in my English class and wondered about him. This guy had a greatest dream and Olympic spirit
What's amazing is that he is the only athlete any of us remember from those Olympics. I would still hate skiing and it's privilege if it were not for "Eddie the Eagle" and his bravery.
as a brit myself I have to say Eddie is the most iconic for us.......he is the story of the Olympics
And the Jamaican bobsleigh team!
"Life isn’t about winning, it’s about living each moment." (Eddie Edwards)
The most non-gifted pudgy athlete I’ve ever witnessed. Out there living his dream. Soaring, swooping, literally several feet off the ground. An icon.
" several feet " took me out lol 🤣🤣🤣
The only Ski Jumper I know by name
We remember watching this on the BBC .
Such a amazing chap 👏,very well done ❤❤❤
Between Eddie and the Jamaican bobsled team Calgary was my favourite Olympics of all time.
The last time the Olympics were truly inspiring
Hated by his fellow competitors because he became more famous than them and rhe star attraction in ski jumping . Which eventually led to him being banned and raising qualifying standards so he couldn't qualify
The one and only. 😊
he the boss and bossed it big love bro xx
Eddie for President 😮
Love it!!
The jump was better than the tbe movies no wonders people loved him
O verdadeiro espírito olímpico
Eddie the Eagle!!!!❤😂🎉😂😂🎉🎉!!!!! Numero Uno!!!!!!!😂🎉🎉😂😂😂🎉🎉
Recently saw the movie… 😂
Why’s this up on the olympics account when they subsequently created a rule to prevent people like Eddie ever qualifying again? Hypocritical….
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Dangers gamp,legendari Edi egle
Matti Nykänen won Gold that year 🥇🇫🇮
Sorry Finland that we’ve forgotten, but we love an underdog story. In brighter news, Finland is now the underdog after 2024 with 0 medals 😮
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Aryrton senna das Olimpíadas, Pro Player
Bubbles before Trailer Park Boys
Ray gun vibes but not
@@Jules2468 If we take Raygun's statements at face value, she did basically admit that she couldn't win, so I think there is a comparison to be made.