Getaway
In an article on about Stokke’s accomplishments and controversy both, the Los Angeles Times pointed out that the athlete did not ever seek or endorse the disturbing type of attention she had been receiving. A sex symbol against her will, Allison Stokke had gone viral for something she had no control over. Every effort she and her family made to prevent strangers from invading her privacy seemed to result in strangers becoming even more invasive than they already were.
By that point, Allison Stokke was desperate to get through high school and move away to college. A change of scenery could maybe help her leave the entire scandal behind. But with all the attention focused on her, would it even be possible for Allison to live a “normal” life ever again?