How Allison Stokke Lived Through Every Athlete’s Worst Nightmare

Athletes have a tough time being in the spotlight. It is never easy. Those who have gotten a taste of sports in high school know how challenging this sport is. Naturally, this pressure rises as a professional, and no one knows this better than Allison Stokke.

Allison appeared to have the drive, skill, and discipline to become a great pole vaulter when she was a child. She was the best of the best, but one unwelcome photograph instantly shattered all of her hard work. Find out how Allison dealt with the worst-case scenario for any athlete.

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