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.
Alma Richards
Margaret Richards
Morgan Richards
Columbia Richards
Max Francis
Thomas Trueblood
Coach Burns
Victoria
Coach Stagg
Reporter
Rude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)
School Teacher
Olympic Games Cameraman
Alma Richards (10)
Columbia Richards (8)
Joseph Richards
Charles Richards
President Brimball
Mr. Younger
Coach A.J. Knopp
Jimmy Johnson
Egon Erickson
Office Worker
