A Conversation for Eddie the Eagle
Yay, Eddie the Eagle!
8584330 Started conversation Feb 25, 2009
I remember that event, and I unabashedly adored Eddie!
Because the Olympics are supposed to be for amateurs, the anti-Eddie rule is hypocritical and should be overturned.
Yay, Eddie the Eagle!
Icy North Posted Feb 25, 2009
I agree - it's an appaling rule.
To me, the Olympic Games is all about enjoying the spectacle of this colourful festival of nations. If I watch the 100m heats or the swimming heats I'll often see an athlete from a country I'd never heard of before. How can sports hope to widen their appeal if they're so exclusive?
Eddie's not alone - there were others like Eric the Eel and Trevor the Tortoise. It's sad to think we may not see their like again.
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