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Olympian Jenny Simpson ends running career after cardiac arrest from rare inherited heart condition
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Three-time U.S. Olympian Jenny Simpson announced her competitive running career is over after suffering sudden cardiac arrest caused by Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a rare inherited condition where scar tissue disrupts the heart's electrical system.
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Simpson suffered cardiac arrest after pacing a mile event in June, requiring immediate CPR and AED use before hospitalization and a second cardiac arrest.
She was diagnosed with ARVC, a rare inherited condition where scar tissue disrupts the heart's electrical system and triggers dangerous rhythms.
Her running career is over due to the diagnosis, but she continues as Fleet Feet's chief running officer.
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