Film
Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year
2023 · 46m · Documentary
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Overview
In 1939, driven by a desire for fame and fortune English amateur Tommy Godwin cycled a world record 75,065 miles in one year setting out from home each day through bitter winters and the blackouts of World War Two. He became the fastest person to cycle 100,000 miles in just 500 days. After this epic feat of endurance, Tommy had to learn to walk again and uncurl his hands! The madcap record has only been attempted by a handful of determined souls and Tommy’s record stood for 76 years making it one of the greatest, but also most overlooked sporting achievements. Ultra endurance athlete and round the world cycling record holder Mark Beaumont is on a mission to shine a light on Tommy’s ride. He delves deeper into Tommy’s story and finds out if he has the physical and mental stamina to take on Godwin’s record.
Cast
Crew
- Hugh FarrowDirector
- Sam DansieWriter
- Mike ReesProducer
- Emma RimmerProducer
- Simon RichardsonProducer
- Simon WearExecutive Producer
- David WarbyEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- May 9, 2023
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Genres
- Documentary
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