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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After finishing high school, Stokke truly wanted to continue her studies at the University of California, Berkeley, studying sociology. At first, it seemed like Berkley would give the young pole vaulter a scholarship. After all, she was one of the best in the country!
But now, it remained to be seen whether or not Berkeley would overlook the unwarranted negative attention. Stokke certainly had the grades and talent to make it in the school, one of the most prestigious on the west coast. Finally, Stokke received a call from Berkley. The time had come to find out if the public harassment would thwart her dreams once and for all…
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