<P> Upon arriving in Calgary, he receives instant scorn from the other British athletes, who get him drunk and nearly provoke him into fighting after he is subsequently absent from the opening ceremonies . Despite finishing last in the 70m jump with 60.5 metres (198 ft), Eddie sets a British record . His triumphant celebrations win the audience over, and the media embrace him as Eddie "The Eagle". Over the phone, Bronson criticises Edwards for not taking the sport seriously . Edwards publicly apologizes to the press for his antics, and wanting to ensure he does not leave the games as little more than a novelty, he enters the 90 - metre (300 ft) jump, which he had never attempted before . Bronson decides to travel to the games and support him . After an encouraging conversation with his idol Matti "The Flying Finn" Nykänen on the lift to the top of the hill, Eddie barely manages to land a 71.5 - metre (235 ft) jump . Once again, he scores last in the event, but is nonetheless cheered by the audience as well as millions around the world, which includes a playful salute in the closing speech of the President of the Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, Frank King . British Olympic officials grudgingly accept him . </P> <P> Warren Sharp reconciles with Bronson, who was present, and Edwards returns home a national hero to the cheers of his fans at the airport, his mother rushes to him embracing him . And as Eddie looks to his father, he reveals a jumper declaring his support before then embracing Eddie as well . </P> <Ul> <Li> Taron Egerton as Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards </Li> </Ul> <Li> Taron Egerton as Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards </Li>

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