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Catching Up With World 1500m Champion Jenny Simpson

June 21, 2012

Simpson discusses the pressures surrounding her world champion status and the challenges of peaking for both the Trials and Olympics

By David Monti, Race Results Weekly

After finishing second at the Prefontaine Classic 1500m on June 1, world 1500m champion Jenny Simpson and her husband Jason sat down for an exclusive interview with Race Results Weekly at a Starbucks in Eugene.  Over a bowl of oatmeal, Simpson talked about her successes from last season, how much she loves training in Colorado, how she plans to get ready for the Olympic Trials, and who might win a head to head race between Jenny and Jason. 

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