Young Pole Vault Star’s Career Almost Ends Over an Innocent Photograph

We all want people to recognize us for our hard work, drive, and talent. But what happens when you get famous for something completely out of your control? Because that’s what happened to Allison Stokke when she was only 17.

And you won’t believe what she had to go through to get her life back together.

Growing Up Competitive

Allison Stokke was a California girl who grew up in an athletic household. Her older brother David was a National level competitive gymnast, and it was assumed that Allison would follow in his footsteps. She wouldn’t.

Pole Vaulting Passion

Gymnastics wasn’t exactly Stokke’s thing. But it didn’t take long for her to discover pole vaulting as her sport of choice. By the time she was 15, she was well on her way to setting records.

Record-Breaking Athlete

Stokke became one of the youngest pole vaulting stars of her time. With practice and dedication, she was able to set a record by 15 years old, vaulting 12 ft 6 in and winning the US title in return.

Part-Time Model

Stokke wasn’t just a natural athlete; she was a natural beauty as well. And while she was a senior in high school, she spent some time modeling on the side for extra income.