Jenny Simpson shares details on recovery from heart condition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Jenny Simpson, an Olympic medalist in the 1500m, provided an update on her recovery after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest at a community running event. Two months after her initial incident, she suffered a second cardiac arrest at a hospital and was subsequently transferred to Duke University Hospital for advanced treatment. Simpson, diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, requires caution as returning to running could be dangerous. She reflected on her career achievements and expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal.
- •Simpson went into cardiac arrest during a running event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- •She was later diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.
- •Her heart struggled to pump effectively, causing fluid buildup in her lungs.
- •Simpson reflected on her successful career and stated she is grateful for a second chance.
- •She confirmed that returning to competitive running is no longer safe for her.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Jenny Simpson shares update on recovery, rare heart condition: 'I fought for my life'
"Jenny Simpson, an Olympic medalist and world champion in the 1500m, went into sudden cardiac arrest at a community running event.
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