The Life of Allison Stokke: The Famed Pole Vaulter

A Quick Look at Her Pole-Vaulting Career

After graduating from school, she joined the University of California, Berkeley. Even there, she was involved with pole vaulting. She was a member of the collegiate track team for the California Golden Bears. Over the years, she has participated in two NCAA Division I Championships.

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She was awarded the All-American honors in NCAA Indoor Championships back in the year 2011. She has also been awarded the all-academic honors due to her excellence in both academics, and sports. Back in 2012, she tried her luck with the United States Olympics Team. However, she wasn’t shortlisted as she failed to reach the minimum height necessary.

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