Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

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20251h 43m

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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Paul Wuthrich

Alma Richards

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Alesandra Durham

Margaret Richards

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Nick Mathews

Morgan Richards

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Skyler M. Day

Columbia Richards

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Sandy Hackett

Max Francis

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Paul Cartwright

Thomas Trueblood

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Bryce Bishop

Coach Burns

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Walter Platz

Coach Stagg

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Sarah Kent

School Teacher

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Larry Bagby

President Brimball

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David H. Stevens

Mr. Younger

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