Amy Van Dyken

Missy Franklin: “I Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever Before”

In a Facebook post today, Missy Franklin expressed her feelings on her performances this week, saying “Peace is knowing that I did everything I possibly could have done…”

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Amy Van Dyken Plans To Attend Olympic Trials This Summer

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken says she will attend U.S. Olympic Trials this summer, two years after a spine-shattering accident left her paralyzed from the waist down.

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Missy Franklin Wins ESPY For Female College Athlete of the Year

Former Cal Golden Bear Missy Franklin has earned the ESPY Award as the top Female NCAA Athlete of the Year. That…

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Amy Van Dyken Rouen Posts Rehabilitation Video Showing Progress From Spinal Injury

On May 11th, Van Dyken Rouen posted a video to her instagram of her standing up with the help of what appears to be a walker.

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Amy Van Dyken-Rouen Makes Appearance On Today Show In New York

“We don’t know what this means, but change is good.”

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Amy Van Dyken Discharged from Craig Hospital

Amy Van Dyken’s been sporting a lot of skulls as she’s prepared to leave Denver’s Craig Hospital.

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Pop Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your American Swimming Sprinters?

Quiz time! Test your knowledge of past and present American sprinters with this 10-question quiz.

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VIDEO: Amy Van Dyken staying positive, going to ‘rock out’ wheelchair

Van Dyken flashes the trademark positive attitude that has characterized her public reaction to the injury so far, saying she plans to ‘rock it out’ with the coolest wheelchair she can create.

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Amy Van Dyken Being Moved to Denver’s Craig Hospital

Amy Van Dyken-Rouen will be flown back to Denver today to continue rehabilitation.

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Video: USA Paralympic Coach Dave Denniston Says Amy Van Dyken Is Paralyzed; Offers Advice From Experience With Similar Injury

USA Swimming Paralympic swim coach, Dave Denniston, is a personal friend of Amy Van Dyken and has been in communication with her family every day since her accident. His injury in 2005 was very similar to Van Dyken-Rouen’s, leaving him paralyzed.

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Update: Van Dyken ‘Severs Spine’ in ATV Accident, According to Family

In an updated to a story reported earlier, the family of Amy Van Dyken-Rouen has released a letter giving more…

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Amy Van Dyken In Intensive Care After Weekend Accident

American Olympian Amy Van Dyken-Rouen is in the hospital after an ATV accident over the weekend. She was injured while…

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Amy Van Dyken’s Pool Record Goes Down as Wyoming Tops Boise State at Home

The Cowboys emerged victorious, but both teams swam very well in a dual meet at the Corbett Natatorium.

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Missy Franklin Nominated for 2013 Sportswoman of the Year Award

Missy Franklin has been nominated for the 2013 Sportswoman of the Year Award, which recognizes female athletes for their outstanding athletic accomplishments over the past year. (Image Courtesy of FINA)

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