How A Single Photo Changed This Pole Vaulter’s Life

Allison Stokke: More information

Allison Stoke was born in California in 1989. Her parents, Allan Stoke and Cindy Stoke raised her. David was her older brother. She was a sports fanatic since her early childhood. Her brother, a gymnast, was also clearly into sports. He competed in national competitions. Allison tried gymnastics, but she soon realized that it was not for her. She then looked for a different sport.