Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson is receiving treatment in hospital following a “medical incident” at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The 39-year-old American was walking a one-mile group at a Sir Walter Miler pop-up event on Tuesday when she collapsed and required CPR.
Simpson, who retired from competitive running at the end of the 2024 season, won gold in the 1,500 meters at the 2011 World Championships and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
In a statement about, externalSir Walter Miler’s team confirmed the incident, saying: “Jenny is receiving excellent medical care and our thoughts are with her and her family during this time.
“We are incredibly grateful to the people who responded immediately, as well as the emergency medical responders and medical professionals who handled the situation with such care, urgency and professionalism.
“We are also grateful to everyone who has reached out with concern and support. We ask that you continue to keep Jenny and her family in your prayers as we all hope for the best.”
Simpson also won silver medals in the 1,500m at the 2013 and 2017 World Championships.