Jenny Simpson receives treatment after collapsing at mile event
10 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson is hospitalized following a collapse at the Sir Walter Miler event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 17. The 39-year-old collapsed while pacing a mile group and required CPR. Simpson, who retired in 2024, previously won a gold medal in the 1500m at the 2011 World Championships and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The Sir Walter Miler team issued a statement confirming her condition and expressing gratitude to the responders and medical professionals involved. The current status of her health is not detailed.
- •Jenny Simpson collapsed at the Sir Walter Miler event on June 17.
- •She received CPR and is now in hospital care.
- •Simpson is a retired Olympian with multiple championships.
- •The incident was confirmed by the Sir Walter Miler team in a public statement.
- •Support and concern for her health have been expressed widely.
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- 8:41 PMNBC News — U.S. Olympian Jenny Simpson hospitalized after collapsing on North Carolina track - NBC News
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — US Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson rushed to hospital after collapsing during North Carolina race
- 7:38 PMESPN — Olympic runner Simpson collapses at track event
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — US Olympic athlete Simpson receiving treatment after 'medical incident'
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Olympian Jenny Simpson transported to hospital after collapsing during track event
"US runner reportedly lost pulse in medical incident Organizer thanks EMS and safety professionals Simpson won bronze in 1500m at 2016 Olympics Jenny Simpson, a three-time Olympian and one of the most accomplished American female runners in history, was taken to hospital and is receiving treatment after collapsing at a track event on Tuesday in North Carolina. The organizer of the event, Sir Walter Running, said there had been a “medical incident” involving Simpson while she paced a mile group at an event in Raleigh. Runner’s World and LetsRun reported that Simpson did not have a pulse for a period of time but said it was restored with CPR and an AED. Continue reading...
"Jenny Simpson, a three-time Olympian and one of the most accomplished American female runners in history, was taken to hospital and is receiving treatment after collapsing at a track event on Tuesday in North Carolina. The organizer of the event, Sir Walter Running, said there had been a “medical incident” involving Simpson while she paced a mile group at an event in Raleigh. Runner’s World and LetsRun reported that Simpson did not have a pulse for a period of time but said it was restored with CPR and an AED.
"The 39-year-old Simpson underwent CPR at the track Tuesday night and an automated external defibrillator was also used before being transported to the hospital. Fleet Feet CEO Joey Pointer also happened to be attending the event and stayed with Simpson at the hospital while her family arrived.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:57 PMOlympian Jenny Simpson shows 'encouraging improvement' after collapsing at a Raleigh track event
The 39-year-old Simpson underwent CPR at the track Tuesday night and an automated external defibrillator was also used before being transported to the hospital. Fleet Feet CEO Joey Pointer also happened to be attending the event and stayed with Simpson at the hospital while her family arrived.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:58 AMOlympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode at event in Raleigh
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 on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:32 AMOlympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after pacing mile group, remains hospitalized
Jenny Simpson collapsed while pacing a mile group in Raleigh, North Carolina. She required CPR and AED treatment.
- NBC NewsJun 17, 2026, 8:41 PMU.S. Olympian Jenny Simpson hospitalized after collapsing on North Carolina track - NBC News
The 2016 bronze medal-winning runner received CPR and defibrillation at the event in Raleigh, according to race organizers.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:44 PMUS Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson rushed to hospital after collapsing during North Carolina race
Jenny Simpson collapsed at an event in North Carolina on Tuesday night
- ESPNJun 17, 2026, 7:38 PMOlympic runner Simpson collapses at track event
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:14 PMUS Olympic athlete Simpson receiving treatment after 'medical incident'
Jenny Simpson, an Olympic bronze medallist and former 1,500m world champion, was hospitalized after she collapsed at an athletics event in North Carolina on Tuesday, organizers said.Simpson, 39, won 1,500m bronze at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 6:56 PMOlympian Jenny Simpson transported to hospital after collapsing during track event
Jenny Simpson won a bronze medal in the 1500 meter event at the 2016 Olympics.
- The Guardian SportJun 17, 2026, 5:12 PMThree-time Olympian Jenny Simpson in hospital after collapsing at track event
US runner reportedly lost pulse in medical incident Organizer thanks EMS and safety professionals Simpson won bronze in 1500m at 2016 Olympics Jenny Simpson, a three-time Olympian and one of the most accomplished American female runners in history, was taken to hospital and is receiving treatment after collapsing at a track event on Tuesday in North Carolina. The organizer of the event, Sir Walter Running, said there had been a “medical incident” involving Simpson while she paced a mile group at an event in Raleigh. Runner’s World and LetsRun reported that Simpson did not have a pulse for a period of time but said it was restored with CPR and an AED. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:12 PMThree-time Olympian Jenny Simpson in hospital after collapsing at track event
Jenny Simpson, a three-time Olympian and one of the most accomplished American female runners in history, was taken to hospital and is receiving treatment after collapsing at a track event on Tuesday in North Carolina. The organizer of the event, Sir Walter Running, said there had been a “medical incident” involving Simpson while she paced a mile group at an event in Raleigh. Runner’s World and LetsRun reported that Simpson did not have a pulse for a period of time but said it was restored with CPR and an AED.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:53 PMOlympic medallist Simpson collapses at mile event
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 2:53 PMOlympic medallist Simpson collapses at mile event
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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