Former 1500m world champion Jenny Simpson steps away from running after cardiac arrest
Summary
Jenny Simpson, a former world champion and three-time Olympian in the 1500m race, will not return to running after suffering cardiac arrest during a track event in June. She was diagnosed with a heart condition called arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), which makes running dangerous for her.Key Facts
- Jenny Simpson collapsed from cardiac arrest while pacing a mile group at a North Carolina track event.
- She received CPR and was placed on life support due to heart and lung problems.
- Doctors diagnosed her with ARVC, a heart disease that caused dangerous heart rhythms.
- Because of this condition, Simpson will not continue running competitively.
- Simpson is 39 years old and now works in an executive role at the running company Fleet Feet.
- She competed in three Olympics (Beijing, London, Rio) and won a bronze medal in the 1500m in 2016.
- She was the 2011 1500m world champion and won silver medals in 2013 and 2017 world championships.
- Simpson earned 11 US titles and retired from elite running in 2024.
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