American Olympian Amy Van Dyken-Rouen is in the hospital after an ATV accident over the weekend. She was injured while visiting with family in Show Low, Arizona. A relative posted on his Facebook account that she was air lifted to the Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center, and is now in the intensive care unit.
It is not clear how severe her injuries are at this point, but she appears to be in good spirits. On Sunday, she posted two photos to her Instagram account; one of family visiting her in the hospital and another of a drawing that her niece and nephew made for her.
On her Instagram photo, she commented, “Never get us all together anymore. This is amazing. I have the best family.”
Amy Van Dyken-Rouen is a 6-time Olympic gold medalist, winning four in Atlanta in 1996 and 2 more in Sydney in 2000. She is now married to former Denver Bronco, Tom Rouen.
Update:
USA Swimming has released a statement regarding sympathy for Van Dyken’s accident.
“The USA Swimming family is devastated to learn of Amy Van Dyken’s unfortunate accident this weekend,” the statement said. “We’re happy to hear that she escaped and is now in great care. That she is already ‘acting like her typical spunky, boisterous, ebullient self’ shows she’s on a great path.
“Amy is a champion who has proven throughout her life that she is a fighter who takes on challenges and comes out on top. We know Amy will tackle her rehabilitation with vigor and be back on her feet sooner rather than later.”
I wouldn’t call ATV as a fabulous adventurous way to get out of the routines of a work load . Just hiking in fabulous Arizona spots is life changing experience …
Don’t know why Atheletes these days seek thrills away from their sport in dangerous hobbies like skiing, snowboarding and such. I hope its nit as serious as Michael Schumacher
Because there is more to life than just going to work from 8 to 5 for 5 days out of the week.
Dave Dennison had a Similar incident in 2004 did he not?
May God bless her to make a speedy recovery
I hope that she makes a full recovery
I wish her the best recovery hoping that nothing is serious !
1996, not 2006