British former ski jumper Michael Edwards, known as Eddie the Eagle, wears a replica of his 1988 helmet with the original glasses, during an interview at the Ski and Snowboard Center, in Gloucester, England, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
December 18, 2025 - 8:58 PM
Michael Edwards, famously known as “Eddie the Eagle,” has transitioned from Olympic ski jumper to small-time actor as he expands his repertoire. Edwards, who became Britain’s first Olympic ski jumper in 1988, has since embraced various roles, from recording songs to speaking engagements. Now 62, he continues to entertain audiences, proving that his spirit and determination have kept him soaring.
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