Rulon Gardner Won't Die
Synopsis
The astonishing true story of Rulon Gardner, a dairy farmer from Wyoming who shocked the world at the Sydney Olympics, overcoming 2000 to 1 odds by defeating a Russian wrestler who hadn't lost a single match in 13 years. Months after winning his gold medal, Rulon's toe was amputated from severe frostbite after a near-death wilderness stranding in sub-zero temperatures. Then with 9 toes - and after surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, Rulon won another medal at the next Olympics, only to survive a plane crash by swimming two miles in a freezing lake. Finally, after ballooning to 500 lbs., Rulon won America's heart competing on a season of The Biggest Loser only to lose his life savings and retreat into obscurity after getting swindled in a real estate deal that cost him his Olympic medals.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Irving
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Irving
- Original Title
- Rulon Gardner Won't Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Mandalay Sports Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Irving
Adam Irving
Travis LaBella
Adam Irving, Fred Koschmann
Adam Irving, Diego Hurtado de Mendoza
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Irving
Editor
Fred Koschmann
Editor
Travis LaBella
Director of Photography
Adam Irving
Director
Adam Irving
Writer
Adam Irving
Producer
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza
Producer
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What is Rulon Gardner Won't Die about?
The astonishing true story of Rulon Gardner, a dairy farmer from Wyoming who shocked the world at the Sydney Olympics, overcoming 2000 to 1 odds by defeating a Russian wrestler who hadn't lost a single match in 13 years. Months after winning his gold medal, Rulon's toe was amputated from severe frostbite after a near-death wilderness stranding in sub-zero temperatures. Then with 9 toes - and after surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, Rulon won another medal at the next Olympics, only to survive a plane crash by swimming two miles in a freezing lake. Finally, after ballooning to 500 lbs., Rulon won America's heart competing on a season of The Biggest Loser only to lose his life savings and retreat into obscurity after getting swindled in a real estate deal that cost him his Olympic medals.
Who directed Rulon Gardner Won't Die?
Rulon Gardner Won't Die was directed by Adam Irving.
Who stars in Rulon Gardner Won't Die?
The principal cast of Rulon Gardner Won't Die includes Rulon Gardner, Bob Costas, Katie Couric, Alexander Karelin, Matt Lauer.
When was Rulon Gardner Won't Die released and how long is it?
Rulon Gardner Won't Die was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.