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Jenny Simpson, one of the greatest middle-distance track athletes in U.S. history, collapsed after pacing a mile group at the Sir Walter Pop-Up Miles competition in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.
Simpson, 39, reportedly had no pulse until he was treated with CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED) during a medical emergency.
She was still being treated at the hospital as of Wednesday morning, according to multiple reports. No updates have been provided since then.
Pop-up Miles event organizers released a statement regarding the three-time Olympian and bronze medalist via social media Wednesday morning.
“Last night, there was a medical incident involving Jenny Simpson at the Pop Up Miles event. We are extremely grateful to those who responded immediately and to the paramedics and medical professionals who handled the situation with the utmost care, urgency and professionalism,” the statement said. “Jenny is receiving excellent treatment and our thoughts are with her and her family during this time. We also thank everyone for their concern and support. We ask that you continue to keep Jennie and her family in your prayers as we all wish for the best.”
Simpson’s career as a 1,500 meter runner is unparalleled. She set multiple all-time college records while competing at the University of Colorado. She won four NCAA championships and still holds the 1,500-meter record of 3:59.90. Simpson has won a total of four medals at the World Championships. She won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Games and a gold medal at the World Championships in 2011.
Simpson will retire from professional running after the 2024 New York City Marathon. She remained involved in the sport, becoming Fleet Feet’s first chief running officer in February and joining FloTrack’s broadcast team a few months later.
“Jenny has been a valued friend to many in the running community for many years and has recently become a valued member of the FloTrack family,” said Ryan Fenton, FloTrack General Manager. “We join the entire running community in wishing her strength and recovery, and we continue to keep her and her family in our thoughts and prayers.”
