sports
Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson in hospital after collapsing at track event
US runner reportedly lost pulse in medical incident
TL;DR
- Jenny Simpson, a three-time Olympian and accomplished American runner, collapsed at a track event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- She was taken to hospital and is receiving treatment.
- Organizers stated there was a 'medical incident' involving Simpson.
- Reports suggest she temporarily lost her pulse, which was restored with CPR and an AED.
- Simpson is a 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and a former World Champion in the 1500m.