Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson in hospital after collapsing at track event
Summary
Jenny Simpson, a three-time Olympian and American running star, collapsed at a track event in Raleigh, North Carolina, and was hospitalized after losing her pulse briefly. She received CPR and emergency treatment, and is now under medical care.Key Facts
- Jenny Simpson is a three-time Olympian who competed in Beijing, London, and Rio de Janeiro.
- She won a bronze medal in the 1500m race at the 2016 Olympics.
- Simpson was the 2011 world champion in the 1500m and earned silver medals in 2013 and 2017.
- She won 11 US national titles in her running career.
- Simpson collapsed while pacing a mile group at a track event in Raleigh.
- Her pulse stopped briefly but was restored with CPR and use of an AED (a device that helps restart the heart).
- Event organizers and medical teams responded quickly and provided care.
- Simpson retired from competitive running in 2024.
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