Eddie the Eagle on Winter Olympic performance and being famous

Title

Eddie the Eagle on Winter Olympic performance and being famous

Genre

Interview

TX Date

24 Feb 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:03:44

Description

Gordon McRae(?) interviews Eddie the Eagle Edwards (born Michael Edwards), British ski jumper, on his performance in the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada; his new found fame; and how he got into ski jumping. Short break in recording.

Contributors

Gordon McRae(?); Eddie Edwards

Keywords

Sport; Sports competitions; Canada; Olympic games; Famous people; Skiing; Winter Olympics; Lake Placid; Winter sports; Calgary

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