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The picture instantly brought her fame.
If you are a pole vaulting enthusiast, you would recognize Maria Perez Vilaplana. She is one of the most well-known athletes in pole vaulting. However, it wasn’t a championship or a competition that brought her fame. Rather, it was the photograph above that went viral and made her well-known.
Some sports photographers were present at her practice session, aiming to capture random shots of various emerging athletes in action. But once they posted a picture of Maria, it went viral online. Now, she has become the widely recognized Maria Perez Vilaplana.
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