A Single Photo Turned This Young Pole Vaulter’s Life Upside Down
When a photographer snapped a picture of young pole vaulter Allison Stokke, they had no idea the image would go on to turn her entire life upside down…
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While many people shared the photo without caring about how it made Stokke feel, some people had a heart. When they heard that the young pole vaulter hated the attention, they decided not to share it and tried to convince others to do the same.
On the other hand, some sports fans felt uncomfortable, even without hearing about Stokke’s objections. The fact that Ufford had made these comments about a 17-year-old girl was enough to make them say “no thanks,” as it should have. Unfortunately, more people shared the photo than did not. Soon enough, Stokke was on the defensive every day of her life…
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