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Olympian Jenny Simpson Collapses Mid-Race
18 Jun
Summary
- Champion runner Jenny Simpson collapsed during a community track event.
- She received immediate CPR and AED treatment on the track.
- Simpson is a three-time Olympian and former world champion.
Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson collapsed during a community track event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night. The 39-year-old elite runner, a former world champion in the 1,500 meters, was pacing a group during a mile-long run when the medical incident occurred.
Immediate assistance was provided by organizers and EMS. Simpson received CPR on the track, and an automated external defibrillator was utilized by medical staff before she was taken to the hospital. Organizers expressed gratitude for the swift and professional response.
Simpson has a decorated career, including winning a bronze medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics, making her the first American woman to medal in that event. She also secured a gold medal at the 2011 World Athletics Championships and multiple other international medals.
