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Olympic medallist Simpson collapses at mile event
Key takeaways
- Jenny Simpson represented the United States at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and the 2012 Games in London
- Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- The 39-year-old American was pacing a mile group at a Sir Walter Miler pop-up event on Tuesday when she reportedly collapsed and needed CPR.
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Jenny Simpson represented the United States at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and the 2012 Games in London
Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The 39-year-old American was pacing a mile group at a Sir Walter Miler pop-up event on Tuesday when she reportedly collapsed and needed CPR.
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