Jenny Simpson’s Near-Death Run | Denver News

Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson collapsed while coaching young runners—thanks to a rare heart condition she didn’t know she had. Her life-saving moment came thanks to friends with an AED who performed CPR until help arrived. After two cardiac arrests and emergency surgery, she now carries a defibrillator and pacemaker—and can’t run competitively again. But she’s not broken; she’s grateful, resilient, and focused on healing, honoring her legacy by empowering the next generation of runners. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20de491328e84b06