Favorite Episode: Amy Van Dyken
Published on Nov 19, 2025, 7:08:27 AM
Total time: 01:05:32
Published on Nov 19, 2025, 7:08:27 AM
Total time: 01:05:32
Amy Van Dyken is an Olympic record holder in swimming. She is still active as a commentator and ambassador for the sport.
We talk about her career in swimming and in broadcasting.
We also talk about the accident that changed her life. An ATV accident rendered her paralyzed from the waist down. But her attitude is remarkable. You’ll learn how she’s taken the accident and used it as an opportunity to influence a different group of people.
This episode was originally published on August 27, 2025.
KTAR News’ Mike Broomhead sits down and visits with incredible people from around the state for Amazing Arizonans. You can listen or watch the interviews each week with a new episode being released on Wednesdays.
Mike hosts The Mike Broomhead Show on KTAR News 92.3 from 8a-noon Monday-Friday.