Former Olympic medallist Simpson hospitalised after collapse at track event (opens original article in a new tab)

American Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson was hospitalised after collapsing during a track event in Raleigh, North Carolina, requiring CPR and an automated external defibrillator.

• American Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson collapsed during a community track event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
• She required CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator before being hospitalized.
• Simpson, 39, is receiving medical care and the Sir Walter Running team expressed gratitude for the response.