Former world champion Simpson discharged from hospital after cardiac arrest

American Olympic medalist and former world champion Jenny Simpson has been discharged from the hospital following a cardiac arrest. The 39-year-old athlete collapsed during a community track event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 17. She was pacing a mile group when she fell and required immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Her employer, Fleet Feet, announced her discharge from Duke University Hospital on Friday, stating she would continue her recovery at home. "We're grateful to share that Fleet Feet Chief Running Officer Jenny Simpson has been discharged from Duke University Hospital and will continue her recovery in North Carolina following the medical emergency she experienced during the Sir Walter Running Pop Up Mile event on June 17," the company posted on Instagram.

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We're grateful to share that Fleet Feet Chief Running Officer Jenny Simpson has been discharged from Duke University Hospital and will continue her recovery in North Carolina following the medical emergency she experienced during the Sir Walter Running Pop Up Mile event on June 17.

During the event, Simpson suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and received life-saving care, including CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), before being transported to UNC Rex Hospital. She was later transferred to Duke University Hospital. Simpson, a decorated athlete, won the 1500 meters at the 2011 World Championships, silver medals in 2013 and 2017, and a bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She retired from competitive running earlier this year.

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During the event, Jenny suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and received immediate lifesaving care, including CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), before being transported to UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. She was later transferred to Duke University Hospital.