Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSam BrookesWednesday 17 June 2026 21:36 BSTSimpson (right) collapsed during a race on Tuesday (Getty)Olympic bronze medalist and world champion runner Jenny Simpson suffered a medical episode and collapsed while pacing a mile group at a community event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.The 39-year-old 1,500-meter specialist received CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED) was used at the track before she was transported to a hospital for further care.The incident occurred during a Sir Walter Running event, which encourages runners of all levels to participate and offered an opportunity to meet the decorated athlete.The “Sir Walter Running Team” issued a statement expressing gratitude for the immediate response from individuals, EMS, and medical professionals who handled the situation.The statement confirmed that Jenny Simpson is currently receiving excellent medical care, and the team's thoughts are with her and her family during this challenging time.In fullUS Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson rushed to hospital after collapsing during North Carolina raceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in