1 Photo, 10 Years Ago Made Pole Vaulter Allison Stokke Become A Viral Sensation

Published on 07/10/2019
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Getting Better And Better

When she was just beginning her high school career, Stokke, unfortunately, broke her leg. But before the tragic accident, she was already well-known in the sport. Upon her high school graduation, she broke her own record with a 13 feet 6 ¾ inch vault, ranking 8th in the national junior championships.

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Getting Better And Better

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Objectification Of Women

‘With Leather’, now called ‘UPROXX’, is a well-known sports blog that boasts a pretty big male fanbase. This viral site had a tendency to objectify women, especially those in sports. It was only a matter of time before the people behind it focused on Stokke. This was back in 2007.

Objectification Of Women

Objectification Of Women

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