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Feb 28, 2016 · In real life, Eddie learned how to ski jump in Lake Placid under the instruction of two Americans, John Viscome and Chuck Berghorn.
Edwards began jumping under the supervision of John Viscome and Chuck Berghorn [ 6] in Lake Placid, New York, using Berghorn's equipment, although he had to wear six pairs of socks to make the boots fit.
Mar 22, 2016 · Chuck Berghorn, one of Edwards’s first ski jump coaches When Eddie came to sign the waiver forms in my office in Lake Placid in 1986, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. He was old, chunky, had never jumped before, and was wearing the thickest glasses I had ever seen.
Feb 3, 2022 · Under the supervision of the late John Viscome and trainers Jay Rand, and Chuck Berghorn – the latter of which never called him “eagle” as he was more like an “albatross” – Eddie began his training.
Eddie began ski jumping under the watchful eye of John Viscome and Chuck Berghorn in Lake Placid, using Chuck’s old equipment. Eddie had to wear six pairs of socks to make the boots fit! He was also handicapped by his weight.
Feb 25, 2016 · Bronson Peary is entirely fictional, though he was at least somewhat inspired by Berghorn since he is depicted as being an American in the film.
Mar 2, 2016 · Whether Berghorn walks away from Eddie the Eagle happy with the fictional coach or not, there's no doubt he'll be pleased to have inspired such a handsome character. Images: 20th Century Fox (2...
