Olympic medallist and world champion runner, now Chief Running Officer at Fleet Feet
Jenny Simpson has collapsed at a Raleigh track event. CPR and an automated external defibrillator restored her pulse. She is receiving medical care; organizers thank responders and share well-wishes. Simpson is a three-time Olympian with a storied career in middle- and long-distance running.
Three articles report the death of staff/fighters at Hyrox Bangkok and a notable runner's withdrawal after a cardiac event. The Bangkok Hyrox Open began Aug. 13 with 22,000 expected; one incident at the Queen Sirikit Center led to a fatal collapse, CPR, and hospitalisation. A separate case involves a US-based runner who has stopped competing after a cardiac arrest.
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson has disclosed ARVC, a rare inherited heart condition. She says it is dangerous to return to running after her cardiac arrest during a Raleigh event. She has retired from competitive racing; her career includes a 2011 world title and 2016 Olympic bronze.