Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

Story Line

In 1908, eighth grader Alma Richards quits school to work as a ranch hand. A chance meeting with a professor motivates him to resume his education, leading him to compete in high jump at the Stockholm Olympics and win a gold medal.

Top Cast

Paul Wuthrich

Alma Richards

Ali Durham

Margaret Richards

Nick Mathews

Morgan Richards

Skyler M. Day

Columbia Richards

Sandy Hackett

Max Francis

Paul Cartwright

Thomas Trueblood