Michael Edwards (born 5 December 1963), known as "Eddie the Eagle", is an English ski-jumper and Olympian who in 1988 became the first competitor since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping, finishing last in the 70 m and 90 m 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 a stunt jumping world record holder for jumping over 6 buses.
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Michael Edwards 5 December 1963 (age 61) Cheltenham, England, U.K.
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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