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Pro-Mountain Biker Beth Coats is Paralyzed
The Diamondback Statement: In order to assist her, an account has been set up whereby donations can be made to help in her rehabilitation process." Beth appreciates all the kind words of encouragement and all the help her friends in the bicycle community have provided." Thank you in advance."
— Bryan Seti, Director of Marketing, Diamondback Bicycles
Pro mountain bike racer suffered spinal injuries in climbing accident Wednesday, April 15, 1998
Pro mountain bike racer Beth Coats, who suffered severe spinal injuries in a rock climbing accident in Colorado March 25, has been moved to a Denver hospital for rehabilitation. Doctors at Colorado Community Hospital called Coats's March 28 surgery a "success," but on the wishes of her family, no further information has been released as to her condition. Coats is expected to remain at Craig Hospital in Colorado for at least three months. Climbing in El Dorado Canyon State Park, Coats fell 35 feet fracturing vertebras in her upper and lower back, fracturing her left shoulder and breaking her left arm. She was unconscious and not breathing when a friend reached her and was able to revive her. Coats joined the Diamondback Racing team this year after riding as an independent last year. A two-time winter Olympic biathlete, in 1992 and 1994, Coats won last season's Norba opener at Snow Summit and finished third overall in the Norba National Series. Coats rode in March's Sea Otter Classic and the Cactus Cup. World Cup racing began three days after her accident. She began riding professionally in 1995. Coats's Career Highlights
1997 3rd, overall NORBA series, 2nd America
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