A LAD emulates his hero Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards — by ski-jumping in his garden.
George Brown, 13, wants to be in the 2026 Olympics and practises on a slope set up by caterer dad Stuart, 46.
George Brown, 13, emulates his hero Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards by ski-jumping in his gardenCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
The teen wants to compete at the 2026 Olympics and practises on a slope set up by his dadCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
The Brummie teen said: “I’m preparing for when I can actually ski again.”
It got the thumbs-up from Eddie, 57.
He said: “It’s important to have that ‘never give up’ attitude.”
After taking up the sport five years ago, George is now the country’s top skier in the under-14 category.
George said: “I’m trying to imitate as best as I can the things I can’t actually do at the moment like ski on slopes.
“I do miss competing a lot because that’s what we train for.
“My dream is to get to the top, but I obviously can’t get there without hard work.
Legend Eddie said: ‘It’s important to have that ‘never give up’ attitude’Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
George said ‘he’s preparing for when he ‘can actually ski again’Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
George said: ‘My dream is to get to the top, but I obviously can’t get there without hard work’Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
“I’ve always been into athletics and gymnastics but it was after watching the Eddie the Eagle movie that I really got inspired to become a top ski-jumper.”
Eddie was the first competitor in 60 years to represent Britain in Olympic ski-jumping in the 1988 Winter Olympics.
He finished last out of 73 jumpers but he made headlines around the world with his wide-grin and comically large glasses.
George is now the country’s top skier in the under-14 category after taking up the sport five years agoCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
George said: ‘I do miss competing a lot because that’s what we train for’Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
Gymnast George was inspired to get into ski-jumping after watching the film Eddie the EagleCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Eddie was the first competitor in 60 years to represent Britain in Olympic ski-jumping and is best remembered for his wide-grin and comically large glassesCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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