Former 1500m world champion Jenny Simpson steps away from running after cardiac arrest

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Aug 21, 2026 · 10:40 PM

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Former 1500m world champion Jenny Simpson steps away from running after cardiac arrest

39-year-old collapsed during event in JuneAmerican won world title in 2011 Former 1500m world champion Jenny Simpson says she will not return to running after she collapsed during a track event in June.Simpson, a three-time Olympian and one of the most accomplished American female runners in history…

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