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Olympic medallist Simpson collapses at mile event

Olympic medallist Simpson collapses at mile event
BBC News Wednesday 17 June 2026, 14:53 UTC 1 min read
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Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Olympic (LOCATION) Simpson (PERSON) Jenny Simpson (PERSON) Raleigh (LOCATION) North Carolina (LOCATION)
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