She didn't immediately accept it, but in her heart, she knew her Olympic dream was drifting away. There was still one way she knew she would always be able to make money, though - modeling. Stokke returned to the profession she'd pursued part-time as a 15-year-old.
She continued her athletic training alongside her modeling work, and also accepted new endorsement offers, choosing to maximize the value of her looks while she was still young. Nike was one of many brands who signed her up.