Jenny Simpson shows improvement after collapsing at track event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Jenny Simpson, a three-time Olympian and bronze medalist from Rio, is hospitalized in Raleigh, North Carolina, following a collapse during a track event on June 17. Fleet Feet, where she serves as Chief Running Officer, reported on June 18 that she is showing 'encouraging improvement' while remaining under medical care. The company noted her resilience, highlighting that she has already inquired about her performance. Simpson was competing at the Sir Walter Pop Up Miles event when the incident occurred. Fleet Feet CEO Joey Pointer stayed with her overnight in the hospital until her family arrived. The running community has shown overwhelming support for Simpson during her recovery.
- •Simpson collapsed during a track event on June 17.
- •She remains hospitalized but is showing improvement.
- •Fleet Feet CEO stayed with her until family arrived.
- •The running community has shown strong support for Simpson.
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Olympic medallist Simpson recovering after collapse
- 6:28 PMBBC Sport — Olympic medallist Simpson recovering after collapse
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson shows ‘encouraging improvement’ after collapse
"Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson, a bronze medalist in Rio, is showing "encouraging improvement" after collapsing during a track and field event.
"Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is making 'encouraging improvement' in hospital after collapsing at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
"Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is making 'encouraging improvement' in hospital after collapsing at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 6:28 PMOlympic medallist Simpson recovering after collapse
Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is making 'encouraging improvement' in hospital after collapsing at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 6:28 PMOlympic medallist Simpson recovering after collapse
Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is making 'encouraging improvement' in hospital after collapsing at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:21 PMOlympic medalist Jenny Simpson shows ‘encouraging improvement’ after collapse
Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson, a bronze medalist in Rio, is showing "encouraging improvement" after collapsing during a track and field event.
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