Olympic champ Jenny Simpson says running revealed her rare heart condition

Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly c

The Rio bronze winner and 1,500 record holder collapsed after a mile run. That it happened near an AED and medical professionals saved her.

39-year-old collapsed during event in June American 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, was pacing a

A United States Olympic medalist retired from her sport after collapsing due to a rare heart condition this summer.

Jenny Simpson collapsed during a race back in June and has now conformed her retirement from competitive running

Olympic medalist Simpson: Running chapter over after collapse  ESPN

Aug 20 : American Olympic bronze medallist and former 1500 metres world champion Jenny Simpson has been diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a rare inherited heart condition that makes a return to running dangerous, the athlete said on Instagram on Thursday.The 39-year-old collapsed in