In 1989 we were asked by Sheffield Ski village if we would like to build a ramp for the then very famous Eddie the Eagle Edwards, who in 1988 became the first competitor since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. Unfortunately he came last in the 70m and 90m events.
As you can see, the ramp was very steep but built to Eddie’s exacting requirements. On the big day he intended to jump from the top platform but I think common sense prevailed and we had to erect a makeshift one further down the ramp for his own safety.
The actual jump was pretty unspectacular but he managed to pull it off and landed in a pile of straw on the back of a truck.