- Olympic bronze medalist and world champion runner Jenny Simpson suffered a medical episode and collapsed while pacing a mile group at a community event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.
- The 39-year-old 1,500-meter specialist received CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED) was used at the track before she was transported to a hospital for further care.
- The incident occurred during a Sir Walter Running event, which encourages runners of all levels to participate and offered an opportunity to meet the decorated athlete.
- The “Sir Walter Running Team” issued a statement expressing gratitude for the immediate response from individuals, EMS, and medical professionals who handled the situation.
- The statement confirmed that Jenny Simpson is currently receiving excellent medical care, and the team's thoughts are with her and her family during this challenging time.
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