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What happened to Allison Stokke? Measurements, Husband, Bio

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April 18, 2024

Martha Clifford

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Who is Allison Stokke?

A track and field athlete, fitness and sports model, who was noted as a ‘sex symbol against her will’ by German weekly Der Spiegel, Allison Rebecca Stokke was born under the zodiac sign of Aries on 22 March 1989, in Newport Beach, California USA; she holds American nationality and her ethnicity is White. She rose to prominence at the age of seventeen, after a journalist posted photos of her on a Californian track and field website, which were later re-posted by With Leather, an entertainment and popular culture news website. Within several weeks, her photos were re-posted by The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Australian daily The Sydney Morning Herald, and the German weekly Der Spiegel, making Allison an internet phenomenon.

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Early life and education

She was raised in Newport Beach by her parents Allan and Cindy, alongside her brother David, who was a national-level youth gymnast.

Allison was into the sport from an early age, and after she tried gymnastics, she took up pole vaulting while she was in a high school, and as a freshman broke the American record, and then set a new high school sophomore record with 13ft 5ins (4.11m). Allison won twice at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) California State Meet, the annual championship track and field, and finished eighth at the national junior championships in 2005.

She attended Newport Harbor High School, and upon matriculating in 2007, enrolled at the University of California, Berkley, from which she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 2011.

Rose to fame

During her college days, Allison continued to pole vault, competing for the California Golden Bears, the collegiate track team, and participated in two of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCA) Division I Championships, where she achieved All-American honors at the 2011 NCCA Indoor Championships.

Through her combined athletic and academic performances, Allison earned regional level all-academic honors, and in 2012 she attempted to make the American Olympic team, however, she failed to record a height. After she graduated from college, she became a professional vaulter, and began working as a sports model for brands such as Athleta and Nike, among many others.

She competed in national-level meetings, and in 2016 she was eight at the Chula Vista OTC High Performance Meet, with a height of 13ft 7ins (4.15m), and in the following year, came third at the Austin Longhorn Invitational with a height of 14ft (4.27m).

Allison also worked with GoPro, an American technology company, delivering a series of videos with the camera attached to her pole, these videos gaining over six million views on YouTube.

She competed until 2017, and she still works as a fitness and sports model; her fans can keep track of her life through her Instagram account, which is today followed by over 700,000 people. Allison established her Twitter account in June 2012, and it’s been followed by nearly 50,000 people. On both her social media platforms, she mostly posts photos and videos featuring her sports career and her everyday life, plus there are dozens of photos of her husband.

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What happened to Allison?

As mentioned, Allison became an Internet phenomenon after photos of her started circulating the internet, but she wasn’t happy with that, saying: ‘even if none of it is illegal, it just all feels really demeaning. I worked so hard for pole vaulting and all this other stuff, and it’s almost like that doesn’t matter. Nobody sees that. Nobody really sees me.’

All that attention affected her psychologically, and she tried to direct that attention to pole vault, so she gave an interview about her technique, but most of the comments and discussion remained in relation to her looks.

In her interview for espn.com Alisson said: ‘I feel like me and that picture are two different people, I feel it has taken on a life of its own. It’s like that picture is my alter-ego and sometimes I feel like I use it for a positive force, and sometimes I just choose to leave it out there and not engage with it.”

Some people around her asked why she didn’t seize the moment, however, Alisson didn’t want to be remembered as a sex symbol but as a successful athlete, which she achieved in the following years after the photo was published.

Love life and marriage

Allison hasn’t been the subject of any rumors and controversies concerning her love life; it’s widely known that she started dating her future husband in 2017. They haven’t revealed how they met, however, they were first pictured together at a golf tournament held in Austin, Texas.

The two became engaged in June 2018, and the wedding ceremony was held in October 2019.

Her husband is professional golfer Rickie Fowler, born Rick Yutaka Fowler on 13 December 1988, in Murrieta, California.

He holds American nationality, and comes from a family of Japanese and Navajo Native American descent.

Rickie is an almost entirely self-taught golfer, and when attending Murrieta Valley High School, in his senior year he won the SW League Final. Upon matriculating in 2006, he enrolled at Oklahoma State University, where he posted his first collegiate victory.

He started his professional career in 2009, and on 24 January 2016 he reached fourth in the Official World Golf Rankings, after his victory in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, United Arab Emirates.

Allison can often be seen supporting Rickie on the golf course, and according to their posts and photos, it seems that they enjoy their love.

Allison and Rickie became parents for the first time on 18 November 2021, when she gave birth to their daughter Maya.

As of March 2022, the family of three lives in their residence in Jupiter, Florida.

Age, measurements, and net worth

Allison’s age is 33, and has long, dark brown hair and brown eyes; she weighs around 125lbs (58kgs) and is 5ft 7ins (1.7m) tall, with vital statistics of 35-25-33.

According to sources, her net worth has been estimated at $5 million, most of her income earned through her professional sports career, and working as a model for various brands. On the other side, her husband, Rickie Fowler, has a net worth estimated at $18 million.

Martha Clifford

As an Author at Net Worth Post, I guide a dedicated team in the art of revealing the stories behind the world's most influential personalities. Fueled by a relentless curiosity and a knack for uncovering hidden stories, I immerse myself in the intricacies of our subjects' lives, weaving together accurate data and compelling narratives. My involvement spans the entire editorial process, from the seed of research to the final flourish of publication, ensuring that every article not only educates but also captivates and motivates our audience. At Net Worth Post, we are committed to providing thorough investigations into the net worth and life achievements of innovators across diverse sectors such as technology, culture, and social entrepreneurship. My method merges meticulous research with eloquent storytelling, designed to bridge the gap between our readers and the remarkable individuals who redefine our tomorrow. Through spotlighting their journeys to success, the hurdles they've surmounted, and their contributions to society, we aim to give our readers a deep and inspiring insight into the luminaries who are paving the way for progress and ingenuity in the modern era.

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Who is Kim Mulkey from LSU? Engaged, Salary, Age, Net Worth

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April 18, 2024

Martha Clifford

Kim Mulkey, who became the first woman basketballer in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to scoop three national championship titles as a player, head and assistant coach , is an established lead-coach, who previously headed Baylor University’s women’s basketball team, and guided them to win the 2002, 2015, and 2019 NCAA championships – she is now heading the Louisiana State University’s NCAA Division I basketball team.

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Age, Early Life, and Education Background

Kimberly Duane ‘Kim’ Mulkey was born under the Taurus zodiac sign on 17 May 1962, in Santa Ana, California, which makes her 70-years-old as of 2022.

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She was raised in the rural area of Tickfaw, Louisiana, alongside her younger sister Tammy by Les Mulkey and his wife, medical assistant Dru Mulkey. Kim and her sister were physically active when they were growing up; their father was very supportive, and taught them various sports in addition to taking them to basketball and baseball competitions. Kim was very good at baseball, and was selected to play for her local Little League at the age of 12 – despite being the only girl in the team, she played spectacularly and eventually graduated to the Pony League, which had older players.

Kimberly began playing basketball at Nesom Junior High in Tickfaw, and she later led Hammond High School’s basketball team in state championships.

On top of her involvement in sports, she was an above-average student who prospered in her academics. She matriculated from the school in 1980, and was enrolled into Louisiana Tech University, where she was actively involved in basketball as a point guard, and helped the school win a number of national championships, including a 1982 inaugural NCAA title, and an Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) title in 1981. She was also awarded the 1984’s Frances Pomeroy Naismith Women’s Award, which was given to players below 5ft 7ins (1.7m). Mulkey graduated in 1984, and sources reveal that she was later given a NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.

Professional Career

Mulkey was chosen to represent her country in the 1983 Pan American tournament held in Caracas, Venezuela; her team won all their matches, Kim averaging 12.5 points per match, and won the gold medal. She also participated in 1983’s World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil, William Jones Cup championships held in Taipei, Taiwan, where her team beat all the other eight – she had an average of 6.8 points for each match in the 1984 competition. In the same year, she played for the US national team at the Olympics in Los Angeles, and they emerged victorious with Kim averaging 5.3 points per match.

Baylor University Career

Mulkey became the head coach of Baylor University’s Lady Bear in 2000 ,and shortly afterwards led them to their first NCAA tournament. The team lost more than nine games in a season only once, and won over 20 games in a year since she became the coach. She extended her contract at Baylor for 10 years in 2007, and in 2012, she led the team to a spectacular 40-0 season, which was the school’s most wins in its basketball history. The Lady Bears team shortly afterwards beat Notre Dame at the NCAA Championship game that was held in Denver.

The 2011-2012 championship team was among her best – it finished 40-0 – and was led by Brittney Griner, who described Kim’s teaching techniques as fair and strict, adding that she didn’t show any favoritism or sugarcoat anything. Jason made around $2.27 million annually working for Baylor University.

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Career at L.S.U.

Kim recently ended her 20-year run at Baylor, and signed a contract as the women’s basketball lead-coach with Louisiana State University on 25 April 2021. She said during an interview that she left Baylor University, Waco, because she desired to ‘return home’ and retire where she began her career. Mulkey hopes to help Louisiana State socially and economically during her stay in Baton Rouge, and recounted that ‘I grew up here…I want people to see me do good things here and think, “You know what? I can stay home in Louisiana and do good things here, too.”‘ LSU’s Athletic Director, Scott Woodward, thanked and welcomed her home, and expressed his confidence in her capabilities as a coach, shortly after she assumed the role of head-coach.

LSU previously made five successive Final Fours (2004-2008) but hasn’t returned since, and Kim warned that it could take her several months to build the team to a contender, saying that ‘It doesn’t happen overnight…let me remind you, a rabid LSU fan can be crazy and want coaches fired tomorrow. Give it time … but I assure you that’s what I came here to do.’

Personal Life, Ex-Husband

Mulkey met her future husband, Randy Robertson, at Louisiana Tech University; he was then playing as a quarterback for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs American Football team in the mid ’70s. Randy has a public relations company.

The duo walked the aisle in 1987, and were later blessed with two children, a daughter named Makenzie Fuller, born in Ruston, Louisiana on 16 September 1991, and who is now the Associate Director of Baylor University’s women’s basketball team, and son Kramer Robertson, born on 20 September 1994, and who’s a professional baseball infielder, famous for playing for LSU Tigers during his college days. Sadly, Mulkey and Randy ended their 19 years of togetherness in 2006 with a divorce – they are alleged to have sought guidance from several marriage counselors, but it didn’t save their union.

For some reason which has remained undisclosed, Mulkey does not relate well with her father.

According to sources, they haven’t spoken for over two and a half decades, and he didn’t attend her wedding with Randy. Mulkey resides in Waco, Texas now.

Height, Weight, and Vital Statistics

Kim has an athletic figure, stands 5ft 4ins (1.63m) tall, weighs around 128lbs (58kgs), and her vital statistics are 33-25-35. She has long blonde hair and a set of blue eyes.

Net Worth

Mulkey has represented the US in several world championships, and now earns an annual salary of approximately $2.5million from her coaching career; she will remain the LSU women’s head-coach until her contract ends in 2029. She has carved a niche for herself and has earned a net worth of around $5 million from her successful basketball career, as of 2022.

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Julian Newman Biography: Height, Age, Sister, Parents, Boyfriend

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April 18, 2024

Martha Clifford

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Who is Julian Newman?

Julian is an American basketball player, who rose to stardom in 2012 after a video of his game highlights was uploaded onto YouTube and went viral. He became a national star, and many have thought of him as the new National Basketball Association (NBA) all-star.

Julian Newman Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education

Julian Newman was born on 6 September 2001 under the Virgo zodiac sign, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Of Jewish, African American, and Puerto Rican ancestry, he is the son of Jamie Newman, former basketball player, history teacher, and now a head basketball coach at Downey Christian School, and Vivian Gonzales, a former United States Navy member and a former point guard for University High School in Orlando, Florida.

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Vivian is now working for the United States Postal Service. Julian has a younger sister, Jaden, who plays basketball for Downey Christian School, and is now a national star as she’s featured in such programs as “The Queen Latifah Show”. Moreover, according to reports, she is a natural talent, and at just nine years old, she was recruited by an NCAA Division I program in Miami, Florida.

Julian himself began showing an interest in basketball early in life. Once his basketball coach father realized Julian’s talents for the game, he enrolled him in recreational leagues with older boys.

He began playing with regulation-size balls at an early age, and entered into a strict training regime created by his father; he would make 100 free throws, 200 floaters, and 200 jump shots every day during practice. As he said, this wasn’t hard on him as he loves sports just like everybody in the Newman family.

In 2012, Julian transferred to small private Downey Christian School, which is in Orlando, Florida, where his father is now a history teacher and basketball coach.

Rise to Stardom

He joined the middle school team, and his scoring skills came to immediate attention. He scored 91 points in one game, which earned him a promotion to the varsity team.

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Julian wore the smallest uniform available at 11 years old and 4 ft 5 ins (1.35m), but it was still a little oversized for the tiny point guard. However, this didn’t stop him from completing a double-double in his first three games. He led the Downey Christian School team to a 21-6 record, and had the most assists in the state of Florida. Julian further improved his stats the following year, and his performance earned him an article in Bleacher Report, which turned him into a national star.

The young boy stunned the entire nation with his basketball skills, shown in the YouTube video “11-Year Old 4ft 5ins Prodigy Julian Newman Stars for Downey Christian Team in Florida”, which went viral and now has more than 3.8 million views.

Soon The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and other popular national handles published reports on the fifth-grader, and he appeared in a variety of talk shows too, such as “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, “Good Morning America”, “Steve Harvey” and several others. Furthermore, he performed at half-time during an Orlando Magic NBA game.

Continued Success

Throughout middle school, Julian was producing impossible results for a player his size and age. He finished the 2014-2015 season with 19.8 points, 10.2 assists, and 3.2 steals per game.

He made the news again on 4 October 2016 when he scored 52 points in a highly-publicized game against Moreau Catholic School and the top 2020 recruit, Kyree Walker; the highlights video from the game now has over 13 million views.

High School

Even before he officially became a high schooler, he had over 2,000 points in varsity basketball. As a sophomore in high school, Newman had over 3,800 points, breaking the record of the Florida prep set by Teddy Dupay in 1998. During the 2018-2019 season, Julian averaged 34.7 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals a game. He transferred to Prodigy Prep in his senior year, a new school created by his father in Orlando.

He now trains at their training center, and according to some reports, he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.

Disputes over His Skills

Although Julian has posted superb results in middle and high school, many have questioned his skills, stating that he’s just a false star, and that he won’t have a future in professional basketball. Many are concerned about his height, believing that he is too short for professional basketball, and that he may try his luck in China or some other countries. However, Julian has yet to prove himself to both his fans and haters as a professional player, though he has set several high school records.

Reality TV Star

To speak further of his accomplishments, Julian is a reality TV star alongside his family, of the show “Hello Newmans”, which can be found on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and other platforms. The show was created by Overtime, and has enjoyed enormous popularity, as it follows the daily lives of Jaden, Julian, and their parents.

Net Worth

As of mid- 2022, Julian Newman’s net worth has been estimated to be around $3 million, earned through brand endorsements and his own brand, Prodigy.

Personal Life, Dating, Girlfriend, Single?

Julian’s rather secretive about his personal aspirations, and prefers to talk about his basketball accomplishments and his future plans. However, according to his social media posts, he’s in a relationship, but he hasn’t revealed his partner’s name.

Appearance and Vital Statistics

The popular basketball player has black hair and brown eyes. He stands at a height of 5ft 7ins (1.7m), weighs about 140lbs (64kgs), with vital statistics of 38-32-38, biceps size 12.

Hobbies, Interests, and Trivia

Julian is very active physically, and when he’s not on the court practicing his basketball skills, he is in the gym, focusing on lifting weights, but also does cardio exercises. He enjoys running, hiking, and various other physical activities.

He’s a fan of tattoos, and has his family across his chest. He’s very fond of his family, especially his sister, has helped her improve her basketball skills, and is her biggest fan.