

Walmsley: The Film
2024-04-29 · 94 min · Not rated
Follow Jim Walmsley's journey from military service to becoming the first American man to win the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc.
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- Directors
- Ansel Dickey
- Production companies
- OVRLND.studio
- Countries
- France, United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Jim WalmsleySelf
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