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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sam Brookes

US Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson rushed to hospital after collapsing during North Carolina race

Jenny Simpson collapsed during a race on Tuesday - (Getty)

Olympic bronze medalist and world champion runner Jenny Simpson suffered a medical episode and collapsed while pacing a mile group at a community event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.

The 39-year-old 1,500-meter specialist received CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED) was used at the track before she was transported to a hospital.

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