amy van dyken-rouen, now 41, suffered a spinal injury that was once considered irreversible, but don orts that could be changing, thanks to a new kind of treatment. >> reporter: amy van dyken-rouen posted these photos from her hospital bed on instagram today. one caption reads, "doing great today. my room is the most decorated in icu. thanks for your thoughts and prayers." last friday's, van dyken was riding an all-terrain vehicle when she flipped down an embankment. the six-time olympic gold medal i was was airlifted to a hospital in scotts dale, arizona, where she underwent emergency surgery. the t-11 vertebrae is in the middle of the back. doctors say a complete severing of the spine is rare. >> never had any progress back as far as movement. >> reporter: doctors thought dustin shillcox's spine was completely severed after a car accident four years ago. researchers at the university of louisville implanted a spinal cord stimulator into his back. in april, he told dr. jon lapook that the therapy allowed him to move his legs and wiggle his toes by thought. >> i think to move my leg o

olympic swimmer amy van dyken. she is a six-time gold medalist, first female athlete in american history to win four gold medals at a single olympic games, atlanta in '96. then just over ten days ago, she was in a terrible atv accident which severed her spinal cord. after surgery to stabilize her condition, today she spoke with reporters for the first time. >> every day you take a breath is a blessing. you know, i think sometimes we take it for granted. yes, this injury sucks. and yes things hurt. but i'm alive, and i'm still thankful to be alive. so that's why i can be positive about it, you know. it helps get me through the pain. >> amy van dyken in her hospital today. we have much more on her story on our website tonight, nbcnews.com. >>> no one can believe he survived it, but there he was on that surveillance video on the tarmac dropping from the wheel well of a flight from san jose to hawaii. 15-year-old stowaway who made the journey back in april. well, he has given his first interview to a san francisco tv s

. >> we went to see amy van dyken.'s been undergoing fierce rehabilitation, really driving herself. i'll tell you how determined she is. after we left her yesterday, she and her husband left the hospital for the first time, got in a car, went out to dinner. >> wow! >> she's an amazing lady. you're doing to love that story. >>> today's top story first. >> world cup fever. millions of americans watched with bated breath. team usa may have come up short, but they are still advancing to the next round. natalie was at the game. she's now in sao paulo, brazil, where americans are getting ready for the next big challenge. natalie, good morning to you. >> reporter: and bon dir to you, matt, as they say. i was right there front and center. it was an incredible game. the atmosphere electric. the weather conditions miserable. and while team usa didn't win it, they did pull out a victory, getting past the so-called group of death. they marched with the dedicated american fans. they traveled thousands of miles for this moment. they

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his bail was set at two million-dollar. >>> former olympic swimmer amy van dyken-ruin is showing herhting spirit after a devastating accident. six time gold medalist was in good spirits before being air lifted to a colorado hospital specializing in spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. almost two weeks ago she was seriously injured in a atv accident. her spine severed and her legs paralyzed but she continues to push through her recovery and says every day is a gift. >> yes, this injury sucks and yes, things hurt but i'm alive and i'm so thankful to be alive and so he that is why i can be positive about it, it helps get me through the pain. >> she credits her athletic training with helping her recover more quickly as she continues to go through physical therapy. >> chin up. >> such a fighter. >> brave woman to have that positive attitude. >> good for her. >> coming up the in the next half an her of "eyewitness news" more video of storm damage across the area jen? >> reporter: three suspects terrorize a family in somerton i'm live with the latest information on this home invasion a

amy van dyken-rouen arrived in denver yesterday. underwent surgery in arizona to stabilize her condition before coming to the rehab center. she is in good spirits and said she's excited to be starting her new life. >> and i was in scottsdale and we were doing rehab, they were saying, you need to rest. i said, no, i don't need to rest. you just keep pushing through. that's what you do. >> she sounds like a champion. van dyken-rouen was the first female to win four gold medals back in 1996. >>> and in a small town in south dakota cleaning up damage of a tornado that roared through. it cut through the heart of the community damaging homes, businesses and vehicles. at least one person was injured. that person is said to be in good condition this morning.. the national guard is helping that town to recover. >>> and when you see the picture i'm talking about, the picture taken by maintenance workers at a turnpike, the bees covered the light at a toll. 11 and 12 at the valley forge interchange. bee experts went out to look at the bees yest

president in 2016. >>> is there devastating accident for a decorated american olympic swimmer, amy van dykenevered her spinal cord, in an all terrain vehicle accident in arizona over the weekend. she told first responders that she could not feel her legs. van dyken won a combine six gold medals in the 96 and 2,000 games. she underwent surgery to stabilize her spine and tonight is listed in good condition. >>> some philadelphia school students now have a green space to play in, it is also good for the environment. others cut ribbon at william dick school. it designs playground and rain garden that will collect storm water. that officially opens to the students and community later this summer. >>> "eyewitness news" in lansdale for a big ground breaking ceremony. construction underway on north penn commons a milk use community that will include 60 affordable homes for seniors. north north pen ymca will be upgraded and expanded as part of that project. >>> good evening, everyone, what a day, all over, let's first start with 95, heading down to catch phillies tonight i mentioned this earlier, get

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. >>> a former olympian swimmer champ, amy van dyken won golds in sidney. she suffered a severed spine, since then she's undergone surgery to stabilize her spine. >>> the heat and the spurs play game three in the finals tonight. >> as for the stanley cup finals, we get details from last night's game from our friends at "sportscenter." >>> the last time the stanley cup final game was played inside madison garden mark messier lifted the cup. game three against the kings monday night, here we go, jonathan quick, grew up a rangers fan in connecticut. first period, rangers had opportunities, but they were denied by quick each time. mats zuk real owe had a chance at the doorstep. this is a back-breaker. late first period, i'm talking very late, jeff carter, scoring with under a second to go. the kings can wrap it up wednesday at madison garden. >>> cleveland's lonny chizen haul, in 17-7 win over the rangers. 5 for 5 on the night and came just a triple short of the cycle. >>> in the nba, phil jackson and the knicks have found a coach, former thunder guard and lake

:42, with the >>> we're back, now, at 7:42, with the latest on six-time olympic gold medalist, amy van dykenthe hospital after crashing on an all-terrain vehicle. clayton sandell has more on her condition and important information on atvs. >> reporter: this morning, amy van dyken is facing paralysis, recovering in the intensive care unit at a scottsdale area hospital, after her spinal cord was severed. the six-time olympic gold medal swimmer crashed riding an atv. the 41-year-old posting and removing this photo to instagram tuesday, with the caption, making progress. first day i sat up. thank you all for the thoughts and prayers. van dyken's ruined atv launched over a curb friday night, tumbling down an embankment. she was found conscious but with no feeling in her legs. she is an avid atv rider. in this instagram photo last year saying, this is how everyone gets around. police ruled out alcohol as a factor. but say, she was not wearing a helmet. >> wearing all of the protective gear when riding an atv is important. but most importantly, is a helmet designed for riding offroad. >> reporter:

. >>> six time olympic gold medalist amy van dyken severed her spine in a four wheeler accident thisrmer olympic swimmer allegedly told emergency worker she's couldn't move her toes or feel anything touching her legs. after surgery, a spokeswoman says the 41-year-old is in good condition. >>> a swarm of sharks just off shore alabama's orange beach is keeping people out of the water. double red flags flapped in the wind as lifeguards are on high alert. luckily no attacks have been reported. >>> in florida, though, two fishermen got a close up encounter with a great white. check it out. they estimate it was almost 15 feet long. no harm done, though. it was just a little bit curious. >>> in health news, new data shows the lifetime cost of supporting a person with autism can fall between 1.4 and $2.4 million. that's according to a new study funded by autism speaks. the largest childhood expenses went toward special education services and lost productivity for parents. as for autistic adults, the highest costs were related to residential care and inability to work. >>> "early today" is br

amy van dyken won four golds in atlanta. at a hospital in arizona. suffered a severed spine, last friday an all-terrain vehicle accident, since then she's undergone surgery to stabilize her spine. >>> well, the heat and the spurs play game three in the nba finals tonight. their series is all tied up at 1. >> as for the stanley cup finals, we get details on last night's game from our friends at "sportscenter." >>> good morning, america. welcome inside "sportscenter." i'm robert flores. >>> the last time the stanley cup final game was played inside madison square garden mark messier lifted the cup. ranger fans couldn't celebrate a goal in game three against the kings monday night. here we go, jonathan quick, grew up a rangers fan in connecticut. first period, rangers had opportunities, but they were denied by quick each time. mats zuccarrello had a chance at the doorstep. quick, 32 saves on monday. this is a back-breaker. late first period, i'm talking very late, jeff carter, scoring with under a second to go. kings can wrap it up wednesday at madison

reason i wanted to share this story was because we all got a jolt this week when we heard that amy van dyken the six-time olympic swim medalist severed her spine in an atv accident and lost the use of her legs. the long-term prognosis isn't clear for her whether she has a chance of even walking again, but she's not giving up. in fact, she sent a photo of herself with a big smile on her face. but for amy and countless others, there is this woman out there who is trying to help by drawing on her own tough experiences. at 14 years old, sabrina cohen was your average teenager. she was building a social life simply trying to fit in. so, when a few older boys offered sabrina and her friends a ride to a party, they jumped at the chance. >> i just remember being concerned with things like not putting my seat belt on because i wouldn't have looked cool. >> getting into that car and not buckling up was a decision that would cost her dearly. >> within minutes they took off drag racing down one of miami beach's most dangerous streets about 90 miles per hour. the other car lost control, hit the car that

six-time olympic gold medalis swimmer amy van dyken is reported in good spirits though she severed her spinal cord in an all-terrain vehicle accident. the 41-year-old was injured in arizona on friday. she was air lifted to a hospital and had surgery to sbilize her spine. >> in wisconsin half of the counties are issuing mriage licenses to same-sex couples. clerk offices are waving the fi-day waitingeriod so couples can marry before cerenies could be stopped by a court order. hundreds of couples tied the knot since friday when a federal judge declared wisconn's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. the state attorney general has asked an appeals court tstop marriages while he files an appeal. >> even the commander in cef needs a pick meup. president obama made for some afternoon tea. he took an unscheduled walk outse th white house and went to starbucks andot coffee. st may he took an unscheduled lk tthe department of the interior. >>> a foggy start ts morning, thick fog in some areas 70 degrees in philadelphia.. humidity is 90%. you'll feel it. and look what that's giving us, light

. >>> six-time olympic gold medalist amy van dyken is headed to rehab after a freak atv accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. she spent days in a hospital after severing her spinal cord, but you can see from the pictures there, betty, she's in good spirits, smiling, and she said "i'm so thankful to be alive." >> that's incredible, the spirit. >>> speaking of spirit, an 11-year-old here qualifying for the u.s. women's open. the youngest player ever to do this. lucy li is a sixth grader, all of 5'1", weighs less than 100 pounds. >> aww, i love this! >> and the pigtails. that's where she gets the power from. >> yes! that's the best part. >> she can hit the driver 230 yards. she tees off at 7:07 a.m. eastern, two hours from now. >> she's fierce, wow! >> did you ever have pigtails? >> i did, but i didn't have a golf swing like that. >> 230 yards, yeah. >> not even close. thank you, richard. >>> members of the national guard and red cross are helping out a small town in south dakota that was struck by a powerful tornado. look at this. the national weather service says wessin

. >>> olympian amy van dyken continues to inspire after an atv accident left her paralyzed. arrived in denver after spending 12 days in a hospital. van dyken severed her spinal cord and broke several ribs in that accident. she recalls the message she gave her husband just before being wheeled in for a possible life-ending surgery. >> and so it was one of those things where i looked at my husband and basically said, i love you, good-bye, you know, please continue on with your life. i allow you to date, which was hard to say, but we said our good-byes so, yes, this injury sucks and, yes, things hurt, but i'm alive. >> van dyken has been very active on social media about her injuries. tuesday she tweeted this image of her fractured spine and the pins holding it together. >>> all right. a nice event last night in washington for a great cause. former congresswoman gabby giffords threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the annual women's congressional softball game. >> the ball she used was signed by players two years ago after she was wounded when the game was dedicated to her. a

. >> alfonsi: today former olympic swimmer, amy van dyken-rouen began a new phase in what she calls hermpetition. less than two weeks ago her spinal cord was severed when she crashed her all-terrain vehicle in arizona. she was flown to colorado today for rehab. she spoke about her recovery. >> yes, this injury sucks, and, yes, things hurt. but i'm alive. and i'm so thankful to be alive and so that's why i can be positive about it, you know. it helps get me through the pain. >> alfonsi: van dyken-rouen is 41. she won six gold medals in 1996 and 2000. she says her athletic background may have saved her life. now, take a look at this. it was pure duck lock in thailand. tens of thousands of ducks swarmed on to a country road west of bangkok fouling up traffic. the video went viral. as for why the ducks crossed the road. they apparently left their farm in search of food. california is dealing with an invasion of birds of a different feather. that story is next. dad. how i don't know.ere? (speaking in russian) look, look, look... you probably want to get away as much as we do. with priceline

six-time gold medalist amy van dyken was injured in an atv accident just two weeks ago. the cnn center with much more. amazing to see her talking already. >> it is to see how well she's doing. such an incredible example of strength and grace in the face of adversity. >> are you going to do any tricks for me? >> not today. >> reporter: six-time olympic gold medalist amy van dyken was smiling and tracking joke as she boarded a plane from arizona to a rehabilitation hospital in colorado. in her first public aexperience hee opened up about her experience, looking at everything with a positive attitude. >> i'm excited to get to this new part of my life, you know. it's almost like a rebirth a little bit. i get to learn how to do everything all over again and i'm anxious to do that. >> reporter: vandyken-rouen severed her spinal court. she and her husband were told to say their good-byes as she was rushed into emergency surgery. >> there's a good chance i wasn't going to make it out of surgery. i looked at my husband and basically said "i love you, good-bye. please continue on

amy van dyken won six gold medals. now the 41-year-old is facing her toughest challenge yet. he'll need support again after a serious crash in eastern arizona friday. the atv she was driving flipped over, and she was airlifted to a hospital in scottsdale. her family released a statement, saying an amazing team of doctors performed emergency surgery to repair her spine and stabilize her. amy's spinal cord was completely severed. the statement went on to say, amy awoke within hours of surgery, acting like her typical, spunky, boisterous, ebb u land self. van diken entertained the world in 1996 in atlanta, becoming the first american woman to win four gold medals in a single olympics. an overnight celebrity, she graced the cover of "wheatees" and appeared in a got milk ad. she joked about her sudden fame on "today." >> i thought i would wake up and have a clear complexion, beautiful flowing hair, long nails, i would never have to wear makeup ever again. it does not happen. it's the saddest thing. >> reporter: amy van dyken won two more gold medals in sydney. >> it was outstanding

six-time olympic gold medalist amy van dyken severed her spinal cord in an atv accident.ording to a police report, she hit a curb while riding on an atv and flew some five to seven feet off the edge of a parking lot. the 46-year-old had emergency spine surgery to try and repair her spine. she is said to be in good condition but, right now, it's not clear if she is going to be able to walk again. you think about the plsht. '96 olympic games in atlanta she was the first female athlete to win four gold medals. >> i remember her. >> in single games so sending our best thoughts for a speedy recovery to be sure. >>> let's talk about the weather. they have gotten some rain in the south. indra is taking a look at the forecast for us. >> take a look at these numbers. 9 inches of rain in a week is double the amount they should see in the entire month in jackson and jonesboro. 4 inches. last seven days the amount they see in a month and we are still talking about rain today. the flooding concern is high thanks to the low. keep in mind we are talking about rain for the midwest into t

so happy to share encouraging news on the recovery of gold medal-winning swimmer amy van dyken-rouen,ust two weeks after a terrible atv accident that severed her spinal cord. she shared this special message with us. take a look. >> hey, matt and savannah, it's amy van dyken-rouen. i just want to thank you guys and everyone who watches the "today" show for all of your support, all of your prayers and your positive vibes. it's definitely helping. i am now off to denver, colorado, to craig hospital to begin the next chapter in my life, doing some rehabilitation. so we'll keep everybody updated on my instagram and twitter, as always. thank you again for your support, and i will see you later. wheels up. bye. >> good to see that smile. >> remarkable, remarkable lady. we wish her the best. >> absolutely. >>> well, coming up, is he part of the problem? dr. oz turns to capitol hill for help but then gets grilled about his own stance on those popular diet products. we're going to hear from him. >>> plus, did the nfl push risky painkillers on players to keep them on the field? super bowl-winnin

. >> amy van dyken, severed her spine in the atv accident in arizona she's just 41.he told emergency workers she could not feel her toes. hospital spokesperson will say that she's in good condition. >>> still ahead, seeing double, but not double trouble, more than a dozen sets of twins set to graduate from one of our high schools. the remarkable bond that this group shares, sabina. >>> we will have a status update on the i495 bridge closures from officials to day but big question is what dell dot did after a 911 caller seeing the concrete median had separated. that was a month and a half [ mom ] hi, we're the pearsons, and we love chex cereal. so we made our own commercial to tell you why. first, chex makes lots of gluten free flavors. which is a huge thing for us. and there's seven to choose from. like cinnamon, honey nut, and chocolate. i tell them "you guys are gonna turn into chocolate chex!" i like cinnamon, greg is a honey nut nut. when you find something this good, you want to spread the word. [ all ] we're the pearsons, and we love chex! we will get an update

. >>> six-time gold medalist amy van dyken is now recovering after a tragic atv accident over the weekendken was thrown from an atv, severing her spine. she could not feel her legs as she was air-lifted to a nearby hospital in skatsdale, arizona. after waking from surgery, her family says she's acting like her typical, spunky, boisterous self. van dyken is the first u.s. woman to win four gold medals at one olympics, doing so back in 1996. she won two more in 2000. we certainly wish her well in her recovery. >>> trending on bleacherreport.com this morning, reports that derek fisher is retiring as a player in order to team up with phil jackson and coach the new york knickerbockers. a five-time champ, coming with the lakers and jackson. the knicks are holding a presser today for a "major announcement," where they are expected to confirm the hire. >>> and of course, guys, nba finals, game three in miami tonight. they call this the pivotal game three. spurs and heat tied at one game apiece. tip-off at 9:00 eastern. should be another good one. >> the derek fisher thing, it will be interesting

former olympic swimmer amy van dyken severed her spinal cord on friday. she told emergency workers almost of she could not move her toes or feel anything touching her legs. she underwent spinal surgery. and is said to be in recovering. coming up on the kron four morning news for several years now, it has been illegal in california to talk on a cell phone without a hands - free device. and illegal as well to text while driving. a three-year high in san jose 86 and san mateo. 80 in san rafael and 67 in downtown san francisco. when i come back i have here giants forecast also father's day this week in paris coming up a little bit later but first here's george with traffic. the quiet start to acquire ride around the bay. so forth as good news for you. fairchild and 20 year-old woman are stable condition this morning after being shot in oakland last night the shooting happened around 10:00 on 83rd avenue and east oakland. and investigators are looking for one shooter. >>: distance to the kron 4 news room 5 american troops have been killed in afghanistan and it

. >>> ahead "@this hour," this amazing woman, this olympic swimmer, amy van dyken, is coping with a terriblet her paralyzed. you're going to hear the gold medalist's inspiring words. >>> and how about 11-year-old being set to make history, competing at the u.s. open. the youngest ever. she's such a pro, though. you'll hear from her. not on the banks of the mississippi, or even the coast of california. the new ram 1500 ecodiesel. with 9,200 pounds of towing and 28 highway miles per gallon. west will never end. guts. glory. ram. [ chainsaw buzzing ] humans. sometimes, life trips us up. sometimes, we trip ourselves up. and although the mistakes may seem to just keep coming at you, so do the solutions. like multi-policy discounts from liberty mutual insurance. save up to 10% just for combining your auto and home insurance. call liberty mutual insurance at... to speak with an insurance expert and ask about all the personalized savings available for when you get married, move into a new house, or add a car to your policy. personalized coverage and savings -- all the things humans need to make our

return >> pam: six time gold medal swimmer amy van dyken- rouen.who severed her spine in an all-terrainaccident earlier this month.says she's happy to be alive. >> pam: this.after the swimmer launched over a curb in a parking lot.and was thrown from the vehicle without a helmet. >> pam: a witness says.she was having troble breathing andnow.she has oppened up to reporters about her injury.before heading to craig hospital in denver, colorado to begin rehabilitation. >> pam: it is still uknown if van-dyken rouen's injuries are permanent. >> pam: but for now.the 41 year old says she is going to embrace this new chapter in her life. >> pam: she plans to new rock her new new wheelchair by making it purple and putting skulls and crossbones on it >> pam: coming up at 5:45. we will take you to a town in nebraska. hard hit by a twin twister. and next -- hollywood style car crash. except it's no movie. bulldog: ah, the dog days of summer! time to celebrate with your mates, grill a few dogs-- eh, hot dogs. bacon burgers... dachshund: "mattress discounters 4th of july sale"? bulldog: that cloud remi

amy van dyken fell off her all-terrain vehicle in arizona. feel anything touching her legs. the hospital is not commenting on the extent of her injuries, but she says she's in good condition this morning. >>> and finally, team usa has arrived in brazil for the world cup, but they forgot, apparently, one player who could have been a secret weapon. it's a beagle. this beagle who bends it like beckham. she plays more than just offense. getting up on her hind legs, refusing to let one ball get by her. she's also been known for her celebrity celebratory and now celebrity hanstand or should we say offense. >> oh, look. >> she has several outfits, several positions. the handstands are particularly impressive. >> they really are. >> did dan steal that from you? >> no. >> in "pop news"? was that your lead this morning? >> no. you know what -- >> aren't we having a competition, though also? >> absolutely. top dog. >> that is a top dog and, yes, dan, that was my lead. >> i'm going to pay for it. >> no, not at all. not at all. happy to have you share tha

tomorrow morning i'll be back in new york, but i'll bring you an exclusive interview with amy van dyken for the united states who had a terrible atv accident a couple weeks ago. she severed her spinal cord and was paralyzed as a result. i'm going to spend time with her in colorado. she's already making great strides, and we'll have that exclusive interview for you tomorrow on "today." and savannah, i just want to mention, big birthday today. jack lauer becomes a teenager. it's not possible. >> oh, my gosh! >> i demand a recount. >> if you're watching, jack, give your father a really hard time. >> it's also derek jeter's birthday, but in our house, that name's not important. >> happy birthday to jack. we'll see you in a couple minutes, matt. >> all right. >>> we begin this half hour with a restrange case. it's about a 12-year-old boy from detroit who had been missing for a week and a half. he was the subject of an extensive police search, and then he was found alive and well in the basement of his home. msnbc's betty nguyen is here with that story. betty, good morning. good to see you. >

amy van dyken won four golds in atlanta at the 1996 games, two more in sydney.e in an all-terrain accident. she has undergone surgery to stabilize her spine and listed in good condition. >>> the start of soccer's world cup is two days away. the tournament is arguably the most popular sporting event on earth. to say the final preps have been smooth, that's just not the case. >> reporter: world cup organizers can't be happy with chaotic scenes like this, playing out almost daily in many of brazil's major cities. the protests are aimed at brazil's government which many are complaining spent too much on the world cup but not enough on basic services like health care and education. labor strikes are also causing problems. police fired tear gas striking subway workers in the city of san paulo yesterday. their work stoppage created traffic nightmares on the already congested streets. they have suspended their strike, but could walk out on thursday when the opening match takes place in the city. the united states team is staug there in soo paulo. they arrived yesterday,

we know amy will tackle her rehabilitation with vigor. van dyken'sve asked for privacy. we wish the great american champion very well. >>> paul mccartney is apologizing after announcing monday he's postponing the start of his u.s. tour, which was supposed to launch saturday in lubbock, texas. he's still recovering from the virus that forced him to cancel concerts in asia last month. in a statement, sir paul said, i'm sorry, but it's going to be a few more weeks before we get rocking in america again. i'm feeling great, but taking my docs' advice. it is now 8:05. let's get another check of the weather from al. >> thanks, willie. we wish sir paul a speedy recovery. let's show you what we have going on as far as your weather is concerned. we've got some strong storms, heavy thunderstorms getting ready to make their way into new orleans. they've already moved through houston. by later this afternoon, heavy thunderstorms moving in, probably some airport delays as well. you can see those areas picking up a lot of rain today. looking at some areas picking u

. >>> now to the next step in the recovery of six-time olympic gold medalist amy van dyken rouen. two weeks after her spinal cord was severed in an atv crash, van dyken rouen is beginning her rehabilitation with an incredible spirit. here is nbc's miguel almaguer. >> every day you take a breath is a blessing. sometimes we take it for granted. >> reporter: amy van dyke en has always been a fighter, now from her gurney as she once was in the pool. america's golden girl at the '96 olympics -- >> she's got the gold. >> reporter: show won four gold medals and two more in 2000. once the fastest woman in the water, van dyken rouen will likely never walk again. >> the hardest has been when the doctors come in and poke my legs. that's hard. but i'm going to get through it. it's okay. >> reporter: two weeks ago the hall of fame swimmer severaled her spinal cord, dislocated her 211 and t 12 vertebrae in an atv accident. >> when my husband found me i was face down not breathing. >> reporter: just before surgery doctors told her and her husband she might not survive. >> there's a good chance i

going to jump on a plane here in a couple minutes, fly out to colorado and sit down and talk to amy van dykeninjuries a couple of weeks ago in an atv accident. she is in rehabilitation. she's been back in the pool, although this time under very different circumstances. she has so far been an inspiring figure, despite what she's going through, and we're going to talk to amy. i'll bring you that interview tomorrow. and then, yes, savannah, as you mentioned, monday, batten down the hatches. we're going to start our interview with pippa middleton. she, of course, the most famous sister in the world right now, and we're going to be talking to her about a great event she took part in the united states, but also about all the attention for all the reasons that she's been getting over the past couple of years. so, that's our interview with pippa middleton starting monday here on "today." >> all right. >> very cool. >> always fascinating to hear from someone you've never seen give a tv interview before, so we'll look forward to that. matt, safe travels. see you tomorrow. >> thanks. >> you've got somet

up next, more of our exclusive interview with amy van dyken-rouen and why she says she doesn't ask herselft oalis h amy vdyken-n. who was paralyzed earlier this month. i met her at craig hospital i enewrad, spends most of her days undergoing iense pcal therapy. i asked amy what's the hardest part for her. >> everything. the hardest thing is everything. they teachdaou life, how to, you know, sit down on an airplane seat, how to getnto ar granted. it's very hard. but i can't feel from here down. it's a lot of work. wsng pool? >> it t. mixed emotions though? >> mixed emotions bse the first time that i felt, quote, unquote normal. this is not f met. itill . but not yet. i felt normal. my legs were dragging behind like they normally would and it was really cool. it was awesome. i'm good in the pool. let's let's work on the stuff that i stink at out of the pool. so we did. >>a coetit. >> amy's friends and family have rarely left her side. of usband tom rouenho was accident and her pents becky and do are a pud of her optimism and determination. >> the spiri i'm seein from her, tom, is thishelympo