Fan Clubs Start To Emerge
As hard as it may be to believe at first, the picture had such an impact that fan clubs and websites started popping up all over the internet from the single shot. This led to fans tracking down more pictures of the athlete, which would eventually be seen by millions of people around the world. A lot of men referred to Allison as their “internet crush” and in a strange way, she was caught in the middle of being immortalized for her looks, rather than people focusing on her actual talents as an athlete.
Allison Gets International Attention
Before long, the power of the internet and social media would be in full force. In next to no time, Allison’s name started popping up on international publications, which created an international fanbase for her. Blogs and websites continued to share her pictures, and eventually, even the New York Times and Washington Post shared stories about here. The coverage spanned as wide as the UK and Germany too. An Australian talk show wanted to get her on the show as a guest!