2007 was the year that Stokke went viral around the world. She'd have liked to achieve her fame because of her obvious (and improving) skills as an athlete, but that wasn't to be the case.
The picture that launched her fame was simply a matter of good timing on the part of the photographer. He captured her at a relaxed moment, waiting for her next vault. In an instant, Stokke found herself labeled one of the most beautiful women in the world.