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…
Struck By Surprise
Stokke had sky-rocketed to fame all around the country, becoming a prominent figure in high school sports. Of course, there were always fears in the back of her and her family’s minds. After all, pole vaulting is a dangerous sport that can lead to long-term injuries. Eventually, those fears would prove to be well-founded.
During a practice run, Stokke decided to try out a new pole, one a different size than her typical bar. While the run started fine, the young pole vaulter quickly realized that the smaller pole would not provide her enough momentum to launch her to the landing pad. Instead, she fell right back down, smashing into the concrete below. Stokke heard a snap. Disaster had struck…
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