Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses during run, is hospitalized
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Three-time U.S. Olympian Jenny Simpson collapsed during a community running event in Raleigh, N.C., and remains under medical care a day later, with few details released about her condition.
- Simpson, 39, lost her pulse briefly but was revived with CPR and an automated external defibrillator before being hospitalized.
- The incident occurred while Simpson was serving as a pace runner at a weekly local running group event organized by Sir Walter Running, which expressed gratitude to responders and requested prayers for her recovery.
- Simpson is a decorated athlete, having won a bronze medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics, been a world champion, and recently retired in 2024 after a distinguished career.
- Since retiring, Simpson has been active in the running community, including traveling across the country, serving as Fleet Feet’s chief running officer, and joining FloTrack’s broadcast team.
