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Rulon Gardner Won't Die (2021)

Movie ★ 5.8 89 min

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.

Adam Irving Director Adam Irving Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 2, 2021
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt12280646
Language
Studio
Mandalay Sports Media

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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.
When was Rulon Gardner Won't Die released?
Rulon Gardner Won't Die is a 2021 documentary film.
Where can I watch Rulon Gardner Won't Die?
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