Sentences with phrase «ski jumper who»

However, in order to succeed Eddie is going to need a trainer, which is where Bronson Peary (Hugh Jackman) comes in, a retired Olympic ski jumper who now is an alcoholic, picking up the slopes for the newest athletes.

This likeable (if not particularly engrossing) biopic focuses on Eddie «The Eagle» Edwards (Taron Egerton), a no - talent, inexperienced ski jumper who persuades Britain's 1988 Olympic Committee to field him as the nation's one - man team.

Not exact matches

Ski jumping isn't a sport that many people who live outside certain mountainous regions will ever engage in.

While Vonn stands to make a killing in endorsements, Van, who won the gold medal at the women's world championships in 2009, holds on to her job as a physical - therapy assistant, blocked from the chance for gold by the International Olympic Committee's senseless refusal to allow women to compete in ski jumping.

On the men's side, there is Kevin Bickner, who now holds the record for longest jump in U.S. ski jump history.

Henry Johansen, who played for Vålerenga and was capped by Norway prior to the Second World War, was also a dab hand at Ski Jumping and was awarded the Egebergs Ærespris, a prize awarded to Norwegian athletes who excel in more than one sport, in 1938.

This weekend, I saw «McConkey,» a documentary on the life and death of Shane McConkey, who was revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and ski - BASE jumping.

Taron Egerton, who made his feature film starring debut in Kingsman: The Secret Service, portrays Eddie the Eagle, and Hugh Jackman plays a ski jumping expert from Lake Placid who helps Eddie train for the Calgary Olympics.

British actor Taron Egerton, who appears in this year's Eddie the Eagle film as British underdog ski jumper Michael «Eddie» Edwards, will play Robin and Bridge of Spies actress Eve Hewson will play Maid Marian.

Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel - good story about Michael «Eddie» Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski - jumper who never stopped believing in himself — even as an entire nation was counting him out.

One of the most entertaining parts of the 2018 Academy Awards was a running joke Kimmel jump - started when he promised that the Oscar winner who delivered the shortest speech would also go home with a new jet ski.

Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service, Legend) dons the famous foam - suit and» tache combo to play the eponymous cult hero, who defied the odds to become the first ski - jumper to represent Great Britain at the Winter Olympics.

Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel - good story about Michael «Eddie» Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski - jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out.

But for a movie about a man with zero athletic ability who had the fearlessness to attempt a perilous 90 - meter ski jump for the first -LSB-...]

The headline supporter of the week is Eddie «The Eagle» Edwards who famously competed for Great Britain in the Calgary Olympic Games in Ski Jumping.

Not only the perfect place for sunbathing, the beaches offer a host of water sports for those who want to jump into the Mediterranean Sea, from wind - surfing and water skiing, to yachting and boat rides.

Youngsters can take their first ride on skis in Wombat World; beginners and intermediates can practice their skills in Merrits Park; and advanced skiers and boarders who enjoy jumps and tricks can take advantage of Anton's Park and High Noon Park.

We secured a five - figure settlement for a student and semi-professional footballer who was stranded on a ski lift after dark and was forced to jump off to avoid spending all night in the cold.

Those who are planning to do hazardous sports and recreational activities, such as skiing, white water rafting, scuba diving, kayaking, mountaineering, ice climbing, and bungee jumping, can purchase winter sports or extreme sports specialist policies.

This is especially important for those who are planning to participate in potentially dangerous activities such as: skiing, scuba diving, rock climbing, paragliding, bungee jumping, and others.

Travelers who wish to do high - risk activities, such as scuba - diving, skiing, bungee - jumping, and rock - climbing, can purchase special insurance policies for these activities.

Travelers who are planning to take part in high - risk activities, such as: skiing, rock climbing, bungee jumping, and scuba diving, can opt for a special insurance option to cover accidents that result from participation in such activities.

Directed by British actor - turned - filmmaker Dexter Fletcher, who helmed the critically praised 2013 musical Sunshine on Leith, Eddie the Eagle casts Kingsman: The Secret Service star Taron Egerton as the first ski jumper to represent Great Britain in the Olympics.