A young girl beginning to learn gymnastics is tempted to quit because she cannot spin and jump like her friend Jan, but Jan persuades her to keep trying.
Follows the career of a young American gymnast as she prepares for the 1980 Olympics to be held in Moscow. Includes profiles of several other prominent figures in gymnastic competition.
Jennifer is upset when her best friend starts spending time with another girl in gymnastics class, but the situation improves with some helpful advice from Barbie.