The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast

Olympic Medalist Jenny Simpson On Her Sudden Cardiac Arrest After A Race & The Journey Back To Health

Sep 7, 2026 · 1h 36m

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Jenny Simpson details her sudden cardiac arrest after a race and the unknown inherited heart condition.
She recounts the harrowing experience, including the lack of pulse and extensive CPR.
Simpson shares her journey back to health eight weeks after the event, before speaking publicly.

Guests on This Episode

American middle-distance runner and steeplechaser · 1 podcast appearance

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