Jenny Simpson joins Fleet Feet as chief running officer in North Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Former Olympian Jenny Simpson is taking on a new role as chief running officer at Fleet Feet in Carrboro, N.C. After retiring from professional running, she has been exploring all 50 states. Simpson's role focuses on brand ambassadorship and ensuring Fleet Feet meets the needs of the running community. She cites various women in the industry as inspirations for her new career path.
- •Simpson retired from professional running in late 2024.
- •She has spent time running in all 50 states over the past year.
- •Her new role includes brand ambassadorship and business advisory.
- •Simpson aims to ensure the company meets runners' needs authentically.
- •She looks to industry pioneers for guidance in her new position.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Women Who Rock: Former Olympian Jenny Simpson on Making the Leap into Footwear at Fleet Feet
"Simpson is advising all sides of the business to make sure the company is authentically meeting runners’ needs.
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