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Jenny Simpson Resuscitated After Collapse at Sir Walter Miler

6/18/2026

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Jenny Simpson Collapses

Jenny Simpson collapsed while pacing a mile group at the Sir Walter Miler in Raleigh on June 16, 2026.
Responders performed CPR and used a defibrillator after she briefly lost her pulse.
EMS restored her pulse and rushed her to a local hospital for care.
The Sir Walter Running team thanked responders while Fleet Feet noted she is surrounded by family and receiving excellent medical care.

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Simpson Leads FleetFeet

Simpson was appointed chief running officer of Fleet Feet in 2024, overseeing programming and athlete outreach.
After retiring in 2024, she and husband Jason spent a year traveling across the United States in a 23-foot Winnebago Ekko.
She joined FloTrack’s broadcast team to provide Diamond League recaps and commentary.
She entered the 2024 New York Marathon after holding the American record in the 3,000-metre steeplechase.

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Sir Walter Collapse

The collapse occurred during Sir Walter Running’s “Pop Up Miles” event in Raleigh, where participants could run a mile or 800 meters to qualify for the Sir Walter Miler.
Sir Walter Running said the event is community-focused and draws local runners seeking elite competition.
The organization thanked first-responders and EMS for their rapid, professional care.
The Associated Press reported the pop-up race’s high visibility within the regional running circuit.

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Jenny Simpson Cardiac

Jenny Simpson experienced a cardiac event, according to a FanBuzz video report.
Sir Walter Running announced on Instagram that Simpson would meet participants at the pop-up event.
Organizers posted on X thanking responders and asking the public to keep Simpson and her family in prayers.
Officials have not disclosed the medical details, leaving Simpson’s condition unreported.

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Jenny Simpson Collapses

Jenny Simpson collapsed while pacing a mile group at the Sir Walter Miler in Raleigh on June 16, 2026.
Responders performed CPR and used a defibrillator after she briefly lost her pulse.
EMS restored her pulse and rushed her to a local hospital for care.
The Sir Walter Running team thanked responders while Fleet Feet noted she is surrounded by family and receiving excellent medical care.

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