Yahoo Sports reports: The 39-year-old Simpson underwent CPR at the track Tuesday night and an automated external defibrillator was also used before being transported to the hospital. Fleet Feet CEO Joey Pointer also happened to be attending the event and stayed with Simpson at the hospital while her family arrived.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 18, 2026 9:57 PM
Olympian Jenny Simpson shows 'encouraging improvement' after collapsing at a Raleigh track event
The 39-year-old Simpson underwent CPR at the track Tuesday night and an automated external defibrillator was also used before being transported to the hospital. Fleet Feet CEO Joey Pointer also happened to be attending the event and stayed with Simpson at the hospital while her family arrived.
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