Allison Stokke was just a high school student-athlete whose life turned upside down when she woke up one day. In an instant, Stokke’s face was seen on every website all over the internet, and after 10 years she’s speaking up about the accidental experience that has forever altered her life as she once knew it. Read on to see how Allison’s life changed with the blink of an eye.
A Viral Sensation
When a photo surfaced online of Allison Stokke at age 17 at a pole vaulting completion in New York, her life was flipped upside down. People everywhere were commenting on the photo and posting it on other sites, all without Stokke’s permission. Furthermore, she did not want this attention. Many news companies picked up the story, and in the blink of any eye, Allison Stokke became a viral phenomenon. However she soldiered on, set pole vaulting records, and took on a side job as a model. This is her story – of her unwanted claim to fame, of what she’s accomplished and overcome along the way.
A Viral Sensation
Roll Back
Before we dig in deep, let’s roll back a minute. Born in California, Allison Stokke’s parents are Cindy and Allan who were thrilled their baby girl arrived on March 22nd, 1989. In case you wondered, Allison does an older brother, David, who competed as a gymnastic at a young age. Due to her brother’s influence, Allison tried gymnastics but found that her calling was something else. Little did she know how much that choice would change her life in years to come.
Roll Back
