Michael Edwards story

The movie is about a person that had a dream and his name was Eddie Ewards.Eddie edward growed up wanting to go to the olympics.People didnt belive him that he was going to the olympics.When he first went to ski he had a accident people thought he wasnt going to get up but he did.This movie is about never giving up no matter.

Activity 1: Some Olympic athletes become famous not because they win but because they have an amazing attitude and great determination. They are sometimes called ‘underdogs.’ One of the most famous ‘underdogs’ in Olympic history was a man named Michael Edwards. He was a ski jumper from England who competed in the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada. Although he came last in the event, he never gave up. Recently, a movie has been made about his life. It is called “Eddie the Eagle.”  For this activity, watch the trailer for Eddie the Eagle and then post a summary of the movie on your blog. What is the movie about?