BOULDER, Colo.—U.S. Bicycling Hall of Famer Dale Stetina is continuing to improve from a head injury after crashing his bike in Lefthand Canyon near Boulder.
KMGH-TV reports Wednesday ( ) that Stetina’s condition has been upgraded to serious after being listed as critical. Authorities say Stetina crashed Saturday when he swerved and braked trying to avoid an SUV that pulled into his lane.
His family was initially concerned about possible paralysis but Stetina has continued improving. The television station reports his family said through Twitter on Wednesday that Stetina was able to respond to a nurse’s commands.
The 57-year-old was a member of the 1976 and 1980 U.S. Olympic teams and won more than 200 domestic and international bike races during a career from 1965 to 1983.
He is being treated at Boulder Community Hospital.
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Information from: KMGH-TV,
