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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

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

    Paul Wuthrich

    Alma Richards

  • Alesandra Durham

    Alesandra Durham

    Margaret Richards

  • Nick Mathews

    Nick Mathews

    Morgan Richards

  • Skyler M. Day

    Skyler M. Day

    Columbia Richards

  • Sandy Hackett

    Sandy Hackett

    Max Francis

  • Paul Cartwright

    Paul Cartwright

    Thomas Trueblood

  • Bryce Bishop

    Bryce Bishop

    Coach Burns

  • Tatum Chiniquy

    Tatum Chiniquy

    Victoria

  • Walter Platz

    Walter Platz

    Coach Stagg

Overview

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.

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