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Radio Wiltshire,30 Jul 2025,30 mins

SeriesSport's Greatest Underdogs

Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, Ski Jumper

The Total Sport Podcast

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Exploring a journey of pure determination with one of Britain’s most famous underdogs. Eddie Edwards had only been ski jumping for 20 months when he qualified for the 1988 Winter Olympics games in Calgary, Canada. Eddie borrowed kit, ate out of bins and slept in his car to achieve his dream and became a sporting legend. Presenter: James Threlfall. Producer: James Threlfall and Tom Ryan. Sounds Producer: Tom Ryan. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Carly Appleby. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

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