How pole vaulter Allison Stokke’s career nearly ended because of one innocent picture

The photographer

The popularity of the image combined with Ufford’s sexualising commentary and his readers’ comments were seen as rather worrying by many. Among those worried was the photographer who took the original picture. In an attempt to take back the power, the photographer threatened to sue Ufford if he refused to delete the picture.

However, this photographer’s efforts were too little, too late, as the picture had already spread to dozens of other site. Suddenly, Stokke was no longer known for her pole vaulting talents. Instead of talking about her incredible achievements, many on the internet were now simply posting sexually charged comments regarding her looks at seventeen years old.

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