Injury
In her practice session at Golden West College, Allison Stokke landed awkwardly in the concrete launch box. Later on, her fear was confirmed: the superstar athlete had broken the tibia in her right ankle. The injury would require surgery. Allison Stokke, the defending California state champion, was unable to compete for the rest of the season.
The record-breaking pole vaulter said she was incredibly upset, because she was aiming to win another state championship. Rehabilitation would take four to six months. And during her tough recovery process, Allison was forced to question what could’ve happened if things had gone even worse.