Rulon Gardner Won't Die (2021)

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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.

Director: Adam Irving
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Travis LaBella
Editing: Fred Koschmann, Adam Irving
Production: Mandalay Sports Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Adam Irving
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Rulon Gardner Won't Die stars Rulon Gardner, Bob Costas, Katie Couric, Alexander Karelin, Matt Lauer, Jay Leno.
How long is Rulon Gardner Won't Die?
Rulon Gardner Won't Die has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Rulon Gardner Won't Die?
Rulon Gardner Won't Die is a Documentary film.
Where was Rulon Gardner Won't Die produced?
Rulon Gardner Won't Die was produced in United States of America.