Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

Plot Summary

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