Stokke was the daughter of Allan Stokke and Cindy Stokke in Newport Beach. She began gymnastics and quickly became a top young vaulter in the USA. With a world record of 3.81Allison Rebecca Stokke Fowler, she won the 2004 age 15/16 United States title [1] She broke several American records in pole vaulting in high school. Her photos at the age of 17 of age were widely circulated online which made her an online sensation. Stokke continued to pole vault, attending University of California, Berkeley, and competing for their California Golden Bears collegiate track team. She participated in two NCAA Division I Championships, and earned All-American honors at the 2011 NCAA Indoor Championships, and received all-academic awards at the regional level by virtue of her athletic and academic performances. She attempted to be part of the American Olympic Team at the 2012 United States Olympic Trials, however, she was not able to reach the required height. She continued to vault at national level competitions until 2017. She turned professional following her college years and was a sports model for Nike, Athleta and others.
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