Olympian Jenny Simpson Reveals She’ll Never Run Again After Suffering Cardiac Arrest in Race

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/olympian-jenny-simpson-39-reveals-154109380.html

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betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 21d (1 reply)

I will stop running too as a show of solidarity. Been dedicated to the cause for years.

EggZackLee@lemmy.today · 3 pts · 21d

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Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 21d (2 replies)

We'll at least her heart is still running

EggZackLee@lemmy.today · 12 pts · 21d (1 reply)

Running is a big part of my life, and I'm nowhere near her level. I would imagine I'd be grieving pretty hard if someone told me I couldn't run anymore, even if I were grateful to still be alive.

Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe · 5 pts · 21d

I'm surprised to hear she's giving up running.

The treatments today for cardiac issues (and many things) are truly astounding.

Must be a condition that's really challenging to keep in check.

Edit: Just did a quick read - it's a progressive condition that can be managed, but not stopped. Uggh, feel bad for her.

hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 21d

Sounds sensible.

Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 21d

True, bad jokes, sorry