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06/17 13:06 CDT Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode
while pacing mile group at event
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing
mile group at event
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) --- Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter
runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a
mile group at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.
Simpson underwent CPR at the track and an automated external defibrillator
(AED) was also used before taking her to the hospital. LetsRun was the first to
report the medical emergency.
The 39-year-old Simpson was taking part in a community track event hosted by
Sir Walter Running, with runners of all levels encouraged to attend. The event
featured a chance to meet Simpson.
"We are incredibly grateful to the individuals who responded immediately, as
well as EMS and the medical professionals who handled the situation with such
care, urgency, and professionalism," the "Sir Walter Running Team" wrote on
Instagram on Wednesday.
The statement added that "Jenny is receiving excellent medical care, and our
thoughts are with her and her family during this time."
Simpson won the bronze medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro
Games. She also won the 1,500 at the 2011 world championships, along with
silver medals in 2013 and 2017.
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