The Start
After Allison tried gymnastics, and found that it didn’t suit her, she found her true calling: pole vaulting. While attending Newport Harbor High School, Allison quickly became one of the country’s best and youngest vaulters. In fact, she won a title in 2004 for the 15-16 age group when she landed a championship record of 3.81 m (12 ft 6 in).
The Start
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