Olympic Runner Survives Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Starts New Life After ARVC Diagnosis

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Olympic bronze medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest during a Raleigh community running event. Bystanders performed CPR and used an on-site AED, saving her life. She was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and now lives with a pacemaker/defibrillator, unable to return to competitive running and adjusting to a new normal while treasuring recovery and family.
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