Did media cover back story of "Eddie the Eagle" back then?

[Boost Assendahm]

I remember Eddie the Eagle's competing for England in that Winter Olympics back when. But I don't recall any reporting of his challenges to even make their team. Only that his jumps were the shortest of anyone's. Felt bad for him, but knew nothing of his struggles up to that point. Anyone?

 

[whitepug6]

I remember Eddie the Eagle's competing for England in that Winter Olympics back when. But I don't recall any reporting of his challenges to even make their team. Only that his jumps were the shortest of anyone's. Felt bad for him, but knew nothing of his struggles up to that point. Anyone?

Yes, I remember SI did a story about him, characterized him as a professional attention seeker.