24 Oct 2026FranceTrendingAI-written from sources
Ruth Croft's documentary 'Roots' details her struggles before ultra-trail wins
What happened
According to u-Trail, a film reveals that trail runner Ruth Croft struggled with bulimia and drug use before winning the Diagonale des Fous and the UTMB. Outside.fr describes the film as showing her years of difficulty before her ultra-trail successes.
When it started
The sources provided do not give a release or screening date for the film.
How it spread
The film, titled 'Roots: The Ruth Croft Story' in English, was reviewed by iRunFar. The French-language coverage refers to it as 'Roots'. The sources do not say who produced it or how it was distributed.
Why it matters
Coverage presents the film as a close look at Croft's personal history beyond her race results. Readers can consult the linked reviews and articles for the details each outlet reports.
Sources
- Outside.fr: Film : « Roots », Ruth Croft comme on ne l'a jamais vue, des années sombres aux sommets de l'ultra-trail
- u-Trail: Un film révèle que la championne de trail Ruth Croft était boulimique et toxico avant de remporter la Diagonale des Fous et l’UTMB
- iRunFar: ‘Roots: The Ruth Croft Story’ Film Review