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

Published on 07/10/2019
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What CBS Did

It is important to remember that the poor girl was just 17 years old when the famous photo was published and then sexualized. CBS took it upon themselves to air a story that focused on the struggles she underwent. They did this to show all the dangers young people, especially women, faced online.

What CBS Did

What CBS Did

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Taking Its Toll On Her

Stokke did not want to be a sex symbol, but this did not stop her from becoming one anyway. She thought the constant leering was “scary” and “creepy”. You can probably imagine just how much they needed to improve the security of the house to make her feel safe at all times.

Taking Its Toll On Her

Taking Its Toll On Her

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