Eddie the Eagle (2016) Edit

A curse, really?

A lot better. Go.

A majestic, gravity defying mix of power...

A relative newcomer to the sport. Not a lot of information about him.

A year after I got bumped from the Olympic Squad

About you.

Actually having the guts to do it. Right?

Aim for the '92 Olympics.

All have come together for the 15th Olympic Winter Games...

All right, lovely.

All right.

All the doctors said I should give up sport.

Always drink milk when I'm in training.

Amazing.

An Englishman sleeping in my cupboard.

And a former Olympic squad member of yours, if I'm not mistaken, Warren.

And he knew what he was doing. You don't stand a chance.

And he's also my biggest disappointment.

And here he comes, Matti Nykänen...

And here he comes.

And I don't ever wanna hear about ski jumps again.

And I think that with some time and guidance I probably will make it.

And I will not be going home as one.

And I would like to apologize

And I've decided... I'm going to the Olympics in Calgary.

And if he makes that tomorrow, he qualifies for the Olympics!

And it's because of you that I'm driving my campervan to work.

And it's cold, let me tell you.

And leaning into your descent.

And let's not forget what the founder of the Olympic movement,

And maybe sometimes I come and visit you. Would you like that?

And more than 2 billion TV viewers around the globe.

And more than a few bruises.

And not this pee pee water you're drinking back home. Am I right?

And on his day, the most supreme...

And privilege, to present to you...

And some of you have even soared like an eagle.

And that is a new British Olympic record!

And that's it. Olympic history has been made today.

And that's the noise you make?

And the crowd are loving this. He's really getting them going.

And the scoreboard shows... 60.5 meters.

And the take off, that's your special moment. All right?

And the very minute that 90 meter competition starts

And there's no plans for a team in the near future?

And they think you're just some old drunk.

And we're a disgrace!

And what did you think?

And where do you think you're going, young man?

And who's gonna pay?

And you deserve the best...

And you were landing on your head. Look at the progress we've made.

And you're not gonna like what I did with our savings, either.

Any of them.

Any particular reason you were not with us at the ceremony?

Any tips, then?

Are you trying to tell me you never had a dream when you were a kid, Dad?

Are your knees better? They better be.

Arms back, chest down, fanny in. Lift, lift!

Arrogance. Bad discipline. Drunkenness. Fornication.

As a jumper he was so disrespectful...

As far as you can go with the squad.

As he comes last in the 70 meter.

As I'm informed, he's never jumped the 90 meter before.

As Icarus and Sir Isaac Newton both discovered...

As it's hard to play up to the crowd when you're strapped to a stretcher.

As the premier jumper and the British record holder...

At least I'm wearing a jacket.

At least it might keep you out of trouble.

At Oberstdorf we do everything to the letter.

Athletes must now have jumped a minimum distance of 61 meters...

Balance and dare devil courage.

Baron de Coubertin said:

Because he sets himself very high standards.

Because something tells me you're not gonna give up.

Because you just changed the rules.

Because, as a young man, he had such talent.

Been doing your homework.

Been looking all over for you. Where have you been?

Before you even reach the stairs.

Before you even reach the stairs.

Believe it or not, I do know what it's like to be written off.

Bo Derek!

Bo Derek.

Brilliant.

Brilliant.

Bring those dirty overalls down, then. For the wash, you're gonna need them.

Britain's Eddie The Eagle Edwards having the time of his life.

Bronson Peary was my biggest disappointment.

Bronson Peary. Interstate youth champion 1968.

Bus ticket.

But as people much wiser than me say...

But as your friend, I say you gotta do it. This is your moment.

But at least we have the 90 meter to look forward to.

But he died in 1975 so, no.

But his focus was not always on the mountain.

But I do.

But if not, you'll like the sandwiches.

But if not, you'll like the sandwiches.

But it doesn't help me.

But it obviously works for him.

But it's a personal best in competition for Edwards.

But it's a team tradition, Ed.

But it's gonna hurt like hell.

But keep up with the training.

But now over to the bobsleigh event

But to take part.

But wondered if I could get some advice and tips.

But you shouldn't be fixing rust buckets. You should be coaching.

But, back in the past, I would have been in here with you.

By virtue of the fact that he jumped the 70 meter...

Bye, Dad.

Bye, Matti.

Bye.

Calcium. Helps to keep the bones strong.

Can I get a lager beer and a mineral water here, please?

Can't we watch It's A Knockout?

Champion!

Champion.

Classic 1972 Trans Am.

Clive North. The Sun.

Clothes.

Coach leaving very soon.

Come here, I'm gonna show you something.

Come on, Eddie.

Come on, Eddie.

Come on, Eddie. Come on, man.

Come on, let's go.

Come on, man, be the wing of a bird.

Come on, man, just go, go, go. What are you doing?

Come on! Spread your wings and die!

Come on.

Competing in the Olympics doesn't mean anything if you sell yourself short.

Competing in the Olympics, Mum.

Congratulations on your medal.

Course I did. I'm not made of stone, son.

Crazy Brit.

Crouch. Clench. Release.

Dad was right.

Dad, it's not like I'm taking up ballet. It's still skiing.

Dad, you're a genius.

Definitely him.

Did I win?

Did they also tell you you look ridiculous in that gear?

Do it again.

Do it right or don't do it at all.

Do that tomorrow, you're in, they can't get rid of you.

Do you have the key for the...? I'll get it off you later.

Do you have your own skis? Do you own your own skis?

Do you really wanna put yourself through this again?

Do you think I'm being patronizing? No, no, no.

Dodgy knees.

Don't ask us, we ain't got any.

Don't be nervous. Just be yourself and try and enjoy it.

Don't bend your legs!

Don't die.

Don't do any climbing up trees and too much running around. All right?

Don't even think about doing the 70 meter.

Don't make the same mistake, Eddie. Okay? I'm begging you.

Don't make this your moment, please! They'll make you a fool.

Don't tell me he's freezing up.

Don't worry about him, love.

Don't worry about how far. Just up, back, forward, down. Okay?

Don't you think I have a right to represent my country?

Don't.

Driving about in the middle of the night, dark, freezing cold, looking for you.

Easy for you to say, you were a champion.

Eddie Edwards.

Eddie The Eagle Edwards has divided opinion here in Calgary.

Eddie The Eagle.

Eddie The Eagle. Eddie The Eagle.

Eddie The Penguin would be a little more apt.

Eddie, all this Olympic medal stuff, it's driving me a bit mad, mate.

Eddie, listen.

Eddie, what are you doing? Not funny.

Eddie, you are a charity. Your needs are much greater.

Eddie, you are not an athlete!

Eddie's coach is none other than Bronson Peary...

Edwards qualified for the 90 meter which should prove quite spectacular.

Edwards, 34 meters.

Edwards, Great Britain. No jump.

Edwards, you've made quite an impact today.

Edwards!

Edwards.

Edwards. 49 meters.

Edwards. Great Britain.

Edwards...

Either way, we will not have amateurs in the Olympics.

Even if it results in failure.

Everybody on the team does it. Do you wanna put a curse on us all?

Everything but discipline.

Everything was working, man, everything. It was...

Exactly! This is my moment!

Exactly.

Excellence. Achievements. Victory.

Fallen whiz kid of '70s ski jumping.

Fast Eddie Edwards.

Fast?

Faster, Peary!

Feel okay?

Fell in love with this sport.

Final jump is an open event so if you could just land one jump, you are...

Fine. Get better.

First book I got:

Focused, not tense.

For all their support.

For all time.

For as long as I can remember,

For both of us.

For now.

For the last two years.

Garmisch Seniors Tournament. Next month.

George. George.

Get off my slope.

Get out of that van. Now.

Get the van back sharpish,

Get yourself qualified for something useful.

Give it both barrels, man.

Give up, there's one for free.

Given the average jumper takes four years to build up to it.

God, that's good.

Gonna be up bright and breezy tomorrow for some extra training.

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you so much for being here...

Good boy, thank you. Now, you've got to take it easy.

Good choice. That's absinthe.

Good lad.

Good lad.

Good looking boy like this shouldn't be crashing into mountains.

Good luck, Matti.

Good luck.

Good one. I was just after a few tips, really.

Good, I was trying to.

Good.

Good.

Good. Well done.

Goodbye.

Goodnight.

Got any photos of yourself as a baby?

Great.

Great. Now flex your toes. That's point your toes towards you.

Hang on.

Hang on. What am I gonna tell your plastering teacher?

Happens a lot. You know why?

Have fun.

Have fun.

Have fun.

He has just jumped 61 meters in practice.

He hasn't got much time left. Come on, Eddie.

He makes it look so effortless.

He never understood that a true Olympian was not just about a God given skill set.

He says you must treat every jump as if it is your last.

He seems nice.

He should have been my greatest champion...

He was really a gifted flyer with a very special style. But...

He was too crazy, you know?

He would never have experienced an atmosphere like this before, that's for sure.

He's crazy but he's not suicidal. He's just...

He's down.

He's earned his right to be here.

He's made it! Unbelievable!

He's not actually going to jump, is he?

He's off to the Olympics again.

He's overjoyed with himself.

Hello, Eddie.

Hello, everybody.

Hello, Mum.

Hello?

Hello.

Hello. Where do you think you've been, young man?

Here we go. Hector Mooney.

Here. I tried to get into the lunch but my name's not on the list.

Hey, Bjorn. Good to see you.

Hey, come on.

Hey, don't hurt yourself.

Hey, Eddie, this came for you.

Hey, why don't you order another one?

Hi, Bronson.

Hiya, fellas, I'm Eddie Edwards. I'm Great Britain. Oh God. Nude.

Hold this.

Honestly?

How do you land, exactly?

How do you think we make up the difference?

How long have I got?

How long you been sitting there?

How much more are they asking you to jump?

How old are you?

Hurry up. I don't wanna be late.

I also know I was messing around after the 70 meter jump the other day.

I am going up that hill to jump and you are going to record my distance.

I am gonna teach you how to land the 70 meter.

I bet he's dead by the weekend.

I can see the paramedics rushing to give him help.

I can't see him.

I could get into big trouble for this, Eddie.

I did it. 61 meters.

I didn't come here as a novelty act.

I don't care.

I don't drink alcohol so...

I don't mind really.

I don't really drink, Zach.

I don't wanna get snow on the seat. This window is a bugger.

I don't want to have to clean up your mess when you break your neck.

I dunno, about 300. No, actually, it's about 295.

I find that rather surprising considering you were not with the team earlier.

I get so many requests for interviews. He's a PR dream.

I get the point.

I handle the press for the British team.

I hate to disappoint you but...

I just did the 40 meters in a day.

I just wanted to say to you and to all of you...

I know I'd originally only intended to jump the 70 meters.

I know Target's not a big fan, but forget about him.

I know the feeling.

I know there are plenty of athletes more deserving of publicity than me.

I know we didn't get off to the best of starts...

I know, I'm already on the 40. I'm a fast learner.

I know.

I literally got down on my knees and I begged him to let me jump again.

I love it very nearly as much as proving people wrong.

I love it. It's good. It's too good.

I love this guy.

I love you, too, son.

I mean it's not exactly a career, is it? Skiing.

I mean that. I'm so proud of you, mate.

I mean, 61 meters is a genuine distance. Means you gotta do this for real.

I mean, are you gonna give up now, at the Olympics?

I mean, how much does a downhill skier earn?

I mean, what have horses gotta do with skiing?

I mean, what is all this? They wanna turn everyone into robots.

I never could deal with that. It broke us apart...

I plan to try and jump the 70 meters again as soon as possible.

I probably won't be here that much, to be honest.

I promise not to let you or the Olympic Team down.

I think a little bit of wee came out.

I think I'm ready for the 70 meters.

I think it's a good thing they turned you down, man. It is.

I think we both know that you've gone...

I think, given his distances,

I thought we could have a chat about me being an Olympic ski jumper.

I thought you might need this.

I thought you said I was a fool.

I told Mum I'm going to the Olympics. I held my breath for nearly 58 seconds.

I wanna hear you at the back of the stands.

I want you to approach it as though you are making love

I want you to know that was the best jump you've ever done, by a mile.

I was gonna have a stroll and get my bearings.

I was in hospital for a year when I was a kid.

I was kicked off every team before I got a chance to prove myself.

I was really proud of you, man.

I was very excited.

I was wrong...

I wasn't told about this. What the hell is going on?

I went back to Warren Sharp to apologize.

I will.

I win gold but I didn't do my best.

I wouldn't even have the guts to do that jump.

I'd like to introduce you to Eddie Edwards, sometimes known as Eddie The Eagle.

I'd need you to come, too. Will you help me?

I'll catch you in five, fellas.

I'll cut to the point.

I'll knock you out if you turn that channel over.

I'll look forward to it, man.

I'll take really good care of it, I promise. Thank you. Love you.

I'm 22.

I'm a British record holder! Yes!

I'm a British record...

I'm doing it.

I'm Edwards.

I'm gonna be an Olympic ski jumper.

I'm gonna be the squad.

I'm gonna go to the Winter Olympics.

I'm gonna go.

I'm gonna just get to it.

I'm gonna work it out.

I'm not deluded.

I'm not going to watch, I'm going to jump.

I'm not having your mother put through all that again.

I'm not sure, I haven't been counting.

I'm not yet but my mum says I'm a very resourceful, determined person...

I'm ready for my breakfast, so...

I'm ready for the 70 meters. I'll do it now if you want.

I'm really sorry to have done this... I promise I'm gonna make it up to you.

I'm so proud of you, son.

I'm so sorry, I didn't have anywhere to sleep.

I'm sorry, it seems like you overslept.

I'm teaching you to land to get you out of my hair as soon as possible. Got it?

I've been giving it a lot of thought and I'm not sure I need one.

I've been waiting a long time to say this, well, here goes...

I've got a golden opportunity.

I've just started on the 40 meters and I'm making solid progress.

I've seen worse injuries but normally they come from the bigger jumps.

Idiot. The Englishman will die.

If I didn't jump, I would drink and have sex all the time.

If I had your pedigree and experience...

If I wanted to kill you, I'd let you continue this suicidal journey on your own...

If I'm gonna go on the European circuit I'm gonna need to raise some serious cash.

If my silly antics have cast a shadow over their achievements.

If we do less than our best with the whole world watching...

If you go now, they're never gonna let you back.

If you want your moment, Eddie Edwards, I can get you your moment.

If you're gonna do this, we should run through things.

In a British Olympic Association recognized tournament...

In achieving their dreams...

In fact we've got a little team tradition going. I'd love you to come along.

In fact, I love it.

In jumping there's an expression...

In Norway, the time to be starting jumping is when you are six years old.

In order to qualify for the National Olympic Squad.

In return.

In the interest of safety we've ratified a minimum distance of...

In the Wild West we'd be measuring you for your coffin

In the Wild West we'd be measuring you for your coffin

In the world famous training camp at Garmisch in Germany...

In the world famous training camp at Garmisch in Germany...

Instructive?

Is that a good book?

Is that what you call it? Come on, let's get a drink.

Is there a pension? I doubt it very much.

It costs £4.5 million to send a National Squad to the Olympics.

It has been my ambition to become an Olympian.

It is a new British Olympic record.

It is in England, yeah.

It started with this little baby. This little 15 meter little vixen.

It was beautiful.

It was beautiful.

It was to be a plasterer.

It will kill us inside.

It won't mean anything if you sell yourself short.

It'll be fine.

It'll be the first for me to be commentating on a British...

It's a lot higher than I expected it to...

It's a matter of time before he walks through that door in a wheelchair.

It's a practice jump. You don't need paperwork for a practice jump.

It's a world that doesn't wanna know you.

It's about never giving up, no matter what.

It's about time I started paying my way.

It's about what school you went to, is it?

It's all a bit stupid if you ask me.

It's an opportunity that requires a new kind of athlete...

It's as fast as this rust bucket goes.

It's gonna be all right.

It's gonna be okay, I promise.

It's higher than you've jumped. You're gonna go faster than ever before.

It's just a jump, man. Simple.

It's just a thing.

It's not all about speed.

It's not the triumph but the struggle.

It's official. It counts.

It's over 100 meters. It's 114 meters.

It's press. They can't get enough of him.

It's spiritual, man.

It's the good German beer...

It's unnatural because you actually take off downwards. Okay?

Jesus, I spent six months trying to get rid of you, dude.

Jumper the sport has ever seen.

Jumping 34 meters.

Jumping is all that matters.

Just a bit higher.

Just as we have embarked on a new era for sport.

Just relax. Forget about the numbers, just remember your fundamentals.

Just stay there.

Just you? No pickaxe?

Keep working on your Telemark landing. It's key.

Knowing that doing your best is the only option...

Kylling, you know. Kylling.

Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you...

Less than an hour. I landed the 40 meters.

Let me coach you properly and we can do this for real.

Let's do this.

Let's face it, you've done the hardest part which is...

Let's go, man. Let's go.

Let's party!

Like the wing of a bird.

Listen to me...

Listen, enough is enough!

Little bit overwhelmed?

Look at all this crap here.

Look...

Looks like that's the last we'll be seeing of Great Britain's Michael Edwards...

Love him or hate him, you have to admire his spirit and determination.

Ludicrous antics and defeat.

Made you a nice cup of tea.

Make sure the... Keep the wolf from the door.

Man, that's easier said than done.

Man.

Marbles one week, holding your breath the next.

May I?

Maybe you were right, we should have gone for 71 meters.

Me and the fellas wanted to thank you for helping us avoid that curse.

Me.

Men like us, we jump to free our souls.

Michael Edwards, but everyone calls me Eddie.

Milky Boy and the PistenBully driver!

More champagne?

More speed!

Most people take one look at it, walk away forever.

Mr. Target, that's in 5 years' time. I'm ready now.

Mum gave me some money and I sorted out the transport.

Mum, I love you. British record!

Mum, where's my purple rucksack?

Mum, you don't understand. I'm never going to the Olympics.

Mum...

Must be some minimum requirement. Distance, number of jumps, talent?

My dad would like that.

My dream's turned into a nightmare.

My head.

My jumpers do not fight.

My plasterer's trademark that you shall spend all day learning, young man.

My work is done, man. You're on your way.

Never been my speciality if I'm honest...

Never done it before.

Never forget that, kid.

Never mind that.

Night night, son.

No messing about this time. Let's do it.

No messing about this time. Let's do it.

No more downhill, then?

No more jumping.

No one is taking you seriously. You are nothing but a side show.

No pressure there, then.

No, Britain hasn't had a ski jumper since...

No, he won't be walking away from that.

No, he's on his back. Can he recover?

No, I suppose not.

No, not a raspberry ripple. An arctic stipple.

No, release. Come on, release!

No, that won't be necessary. Thanks.

No, this is where I say that without the booze

No, you're not.

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

No. I am not spending any more money on this rubbish.

No. Last...

No. No.

No. Not this again, no.

No. You're a bit too late, Mr. Britain man.

No. Your plan is as follows.

Norwegian. He was a good jumper in his time.

Not Eddie Edwards, so...

Not even a small one?

Not even for fun?

Not exactly a career, is it?

Not exactly. But I got your watch.

Not gonna kill me, are you?

Not with Britain's Eddie The Eagle Edwards coming up soon.

Now he's a coach.

Now he's crazy in a different way.

Now the real work begins. WS. Warren Sharp.

Now this is the event that truly separates the men from the boys.

Now you've got your bearings. You're gonna love this. Let's go.

Now, listen, there's a hairdresser in Bristol claiming that she's been your lover...

Now, Ron, as a British commentator, what are your thoughts?

Now, today I shall be finishing off an arctic stipple.

Now, up next for the 90 meter from Great Britain...

Number 11, Edwards. Great Britain.

Number 24, Eddie Edwards.

Number 24, Eddie Edwards.

Of course, my solution was just to crawl inside the bottle here, but...

Of course, with any act of love making

Of the sport that I'm afraid he's gonna do the same thing now as a coach.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my word! This is his first speech.

Oi, son, up you get.

Oi.

Oi.

Oi. Come back here! You thieving little git!

Okay, before we start, who's your favorite female movie star?

Okay, every jump from here on in...

Okay, give me some space, boys.

Okay, I've plateaued.

Okay, if you're not yelling it, you're not selling it.

Okay, look, you and me, we should take another four years. Okay?

Okay, this guy right here.

Okay, this is the Norwegian training camp.

Okay? So enjoy your 15 minutes of fame.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay. Are they gonna be your last words to me, too?

Okay. I'm gonna say this once.

Okay. Now I know you're crazy.

Okay. Stay focused. Do everything I told you to do only better.

Okay. Watch.

Olympics. Britain doesn't have a ski jumping team so I was thinking...

On this glorious day for British sport.

On to gate number 49, Matti Nykänen from Finland.

One at a time. Sit down.

One boy who won't be there is Eddie The Eagle...

One jump away from the Olympics, man. Get your skis.

Only thing I need to do to qualify is compete.

Or younger.

Otherwise you wouldn't bother trying.

Otherwise you're gonna be joining him.

Peary was his star jumper. He broke records.

Peary was the most naturally gifted ski jumper I ever trained.

Peary, this has got the Olympic rings on.

Perfect. Size 11, right?

Personally, I'd prefer it to be higher.

Petra told me you used to jump for America.

Petra, do you mind if I borrow this?

Plucky plasterer 'Fast' Eddie Edwards...

Proud of you. I'm proud of myself.

Push!

Ready.

Really?

Really?

Really? Good.

Really? I'm gonna tell your dad. He's gonna love it. Yeah, all right.

Really? Never would have guessed, man.

Really? That would be amazing.

Really? Then you won't get any better.

Really? Well it looks more like a nightmare.

Really? Well, I tell you what.

Right, that's it!

Right, yeah. What do you think, Petra?

Right?

Right.

Right. I think I'm ready for that bigger one.

Rome. I'm going to hold my breath at the Olympics.

Same facial expressions. Same straining of the muscles.

Same peaceful feeling of release. If you do it right.

Say hi to your daughter for me.

See you at the bottom.

Seems to be having second thoughts. Surely he's gonna jump.

Seriously. A coach teaches you how to jump properly.

Set a new British record in ski jumping last week at Garmisch, Germany...

She falls asleep?

She gave me this book, actually, by your old coach Warren Sharp.

Shit.

Showtime?

Ski jumper at the Olympics and let's hope he's the first of many.

Ski jumping is probably the most spectacular of all the alpine disciplines.

Skis in the back, Edwards.

So all this has gotta stop. End of.

So how about it? Here's to the next four years.

So I'm gonna go on the European circuit.

So I'm gonna work the week out for Petra and then I'm coming home.

So is this the bit where you say I told you so?

So the old drunk is teaching the English how to jump.

So what are you doing here?

So what's new?

So you've gotta stop taking these stupid risks and do a bit of plastering.

So, all you can prove is you don't mind coming last?

So, all you have to do is make this landing and you qualify.

So, basically I...

So, if this is you now...

So, why do I stop being ludicrous if I jump 61 meters?

So, you're the mystery elf who's been hacking up my slope, huh?

So, you're the mystery elf who's been hacking up my slope, huh?

So...

Some athletes and officials are questioning his right to be here.

Some guy dropped 10 bucks on the street and you pick it up would that be theft?

Some of the guys believe it. It's for good luck...

Some people are calling him Eddie The Eagle.

Sorry, Dad, I've gotta get on them slopes.

Sorry, mate, I just need to borrow them.

Sorry.

Sorry. Hands up, that was my fault. I'm sorry, fellas.

Starting gate is your foreplay. The in run is where you build your rhythm.

Stay there. Can you move?

Still think I made the wrong decision? They love me.

Strangely, they have no desire to be associated with

Stupid Englishman.

Sure you are.

Sure, Fly Boy. Why not?

Take away.

Take it easy, everything's under control.

Take up reading.

Technique, flair.

Terry, love, he's about to jump. Come on.

Terry.

Than jumping the 90 meters?

Thank you all for coming.

Thank you for your time.

Thank you, George.

Thank you, Petra.

Thank you, Warren. Certainly sharp words from Warren Sharp...

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thanks, Dad.

Thanks, I think.

Thanks, Mum.

Thanks, Mum. I gotta get going.

Thanks.

Thanks.

That is a big jump. That is very big.

That is a shame.

That is a very impressive first jump.

That is a very nasty crash.

That is the distance ratified by our Safety Committee.

That made me realize I needed my own moment.

That one thing I could do to prove them all wrong.

That was my one chance and I blew it.

That's about a minute away.

That's fantastic. Is that milk?

That's good flexibility.

That's it.

That's it. So, your skis go up, your legs go back.

That's the beauty. They've not updated the rules for 52 years.

That's very modest, Peary.

That's very modest, Peary.

That's you up poo creek.

The 14 young men who are all candidates for the British Olympic Downhill Team.

The 40 meter, when you stack you get bruised,

The 90 meter. The goddess.

The British Olympic Association are trying to stop me, but I have to do this.

The crowd are on their feet. Mind you, he doesn't look very impressed...

The crowd have certainly taken our Eddie The Eagle to their hearts.

The crowd have really come alive at the sight of the Flying Finn.

The crowd rise to acclaim the champion.

The Eagle has landed.

The Flying Finn. The youngest World Champion ever...

The Government gives us a mere fraction of that.

The Head of the British Winter Olympics Selection Committee, Mr. Dustin Target.

The jumping paradox. That thing you said a second ago.

The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win

The most shattering physical and emotional experience of your life

The Norwegians already told me that.

The Official Olympic Photo Album 1972, Moments of Glory.

The only way to qualify is to make 61 meters in competition.

The paradox is simultaneously stretching up...

The smallest Olympic jump is 70 meters. You'll die if you try it.

The wanderer returns, huh?

The words will be spoken: Let the games begin!

Then it's too late.

Then the Olympic Squad under Warren Sharp.

Then you're on your own.

There's a big press turn out and they want to hear your story.

There's a new team in town!

There's only one way to be sure you've done it right.

These companies pay to be associated with certain qualities.

They have no idea, do they?

They recorded the flippin' practice jump.

Think I'm about to have my first fight, ever.

This happens again, you will need a stretcher, too.

This is everything we've worked for, isn't it?

This is my jacket, pal. Maybe you should wear one, too.

This is my last chance. You've got to give me another run.

This is my second Olympics. So I know exactly how you're feeling.