The American Jenny Simpson, who He collapsed while racing a mile in Raleigh (North Carolina), has experienced an “encouraging improvement”, as confirmed in a statement by ‘Fleet Feet’, the company where the athlete works as Running Director.
Thus, the Olympic medalist, who She lost her pulse and had to be resuscitated by medical services with the help of a defibrillator.continues under medical care. According to the information issued, the 39-year-old athlete “has shown encouraging improvement and continues to demonstrate the strength and resilience that have always characterized her.”
As usual, she has already asked about her time in the mile and if she won. The support received from the entire running community has been extraordinary
In fact, as noted by ‘Fleet Feet’, Simpson “as usual, has already asked about her time in the mile and if she won. The support received from the entire running community has been extraordinary. We appreciate the compassion, encouragement and concern shown by Jenny and her family, and we are grateful to be part of a community that continues to support them.”
It should be remembered that Simpson, 1500 meters world champion in 2011, also won two silver medals at the 2013 and 2017 World Championships, in addition to an Olympic bronze in 2016 before retiring from competition after the 2024 season. She was a seven-time national champion in various events, from the 1,500 to the 3,000 hurdles.
