Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson discharged from hospital after cardiac arrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Jenny Simpson, a three-time Olympian, has been released from the hospital following a cardiac arrest she experienced during a running event in Raleigh, North Carolina. The incident occurred while she was pacing a mile group at the Sir Walter Miler pop-up event. Emergency responders administered immediate care, including CPR and the use of an AED. Simpson expressed gratitude for the medical teams at UNC Rex Hospital and Duke University Hospital, where she received treatment. She will continue her recovery in North Carolina with her husband.
- •Jenny Simpson suffered a cardiac arrest while running in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- •She received life-saving care before being hospitalized.
- •Simpson is grateful for the support from medical staff and the community.
- •She plans to continue her recovery with her husband in North Carolina.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Olympian Simpson leaves hospital after cardiac arrest
- 10:27 PMBBC Sport — Olympian Simpson leaves hospital after cardiac arrest
"Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running at an event in the United States last week.
"Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running at an event in the United States last week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 10:27 PMOlympian Simpson leaves hospital after cardiac arrest
Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running at an event in the United States last week.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 10:27 PMOlympian Simpson leaves hospital after cardiac arrest
Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running at an event in the United States last week.
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