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21 August 2026

Olympic 1500m medallist Jenny Simpson will not return to running after cardiac arrest

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Olympic 1500m medallist Jenny Simpson will not return to running after cardiac arrest

Jenny Simpson, the Olympic 1500m medallist, says she will not return to running after suffering a cardiac arrest. Simpson described the decision as a moment when a "chapter has ended". The report was published by BBC Sport. Simpson’s announcement makes clear she will stop competing on the track following the health incident.

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Her decision ends her competitive running career and removes her from future track events, affecting event fields and fans who follow elite middle-distance running.

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