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In the Movie |
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Eddie's parents and sister borrowed money to go to Calgary to watch Eddie compete. |
Eddie's parents watched him on TV in England. |
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A press agent wrote "Eagle" on Eddie's helmet. |
Coach Bronson writes it.
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Today newspaper offered Eddie $10,000 for a photo of him with his girl friend, but he turned them down because of a news blackout he agreed to. |
No girl friend, no news blackout on Eddie. |
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Eddie had many 90 meter jumps and never hesitated. |
Eddie is shown to hesitate for a long time at the 90 meter jump; as it was his first time on the 90 meter ramp.
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After the 90 meter jump and prior to the closing ceremony Eddie appeared on the Tonight Show where he met Burt Reynolds. |
Did not happen. |