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23: From Olympian to Elite Wheelchair Athlete, Amy Van Dyken Rouen Shares Her Story

March 21, 2022

 

 

Welcome to The Primal Kitchen Podcast, hosted by founders Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti. Every week, they're sitting down with the biggest names in the health, wellness, and personal growth space. Listen in on Spotify, Apple, and here on PrimalKitchen.com.

 

Overcoming Obstacles & Becoming Resilient 

This week, Morgan chats with former Olympian Amy Van Dyken Rouen, the history-making athlete who was the first American to win 4 gold medals in a single Olympic games. After a devastating accident, Rouen was paralyzed from the waist down. Determined to maintain her athleticism, Rouen eventually earned the title of the fittest sitting woman in the world. In this conversation, Morgan and Rouen chat about Olympic competition, overcoming tremendous adversity, mental health, paleo & keto eating, CrossFit & more! 

 

Full Episode on YouTube

 

Or download directly HERE.

Connect with our Guest: 

Amy Van Dyken Rouen, former Olympic Gold Medalist & CrossFit Champion

Instagram: @amyvandyken

TikTok: @amyvandyken

Twitter: @amyvandyken

 

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