Olympian Jenny Simpson won't be able to run again after a cardiac event. Here's what she wants to focus on as she recovers.
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Key Points:
- Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in June, revealing a rare congenital heart condition called arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, which has ended her running career.
- Simpson collapsed during a mile run in Raleigh, North Carolina, but was saved by colleagues Ivy and Joey Pointer, who had an automated external defibrillator and performed CPR until emergency responders arrived.
- After spending days on life support and receiving a defibrillator and pacemaker implant, Simpson is now recovering at home and continuing her role as chief running officer at Fleet Feet.
- Despite the life-changing diagnosis, Simpson remains positive and grateful for the support of her family and friends, focusing on her recovery and the new path ahead.
- Simpson reflects on her final run as a meaningful moment spent in community, helping young girls pace themselves, and embraces the uncertainty of her future with resilience.
