Fundraiser Launched for Jeff Browning After UTMB Heart Attack — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Jeff Browning, 55, suffered a heart attack during UTMB's TDS race in France. He was 129 km into the 145 km race when he needed medical attention.
Friends launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover rehabilitation costs. Browning, known as Bronco Billy, has won over 40 ultras and finished second at Cocodona 250 in 2024. Read more gear coverage.
The campaign aims to raise $250,000. It raised over $160,000 in its first day. Browning's family requests privacy but will provide updates. Related: Ben Dhiman and Blandine L’Hirondel Win 2026 UTMB.
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Friends and colleagues raise funds for American ultrarunner Jeff Browning's recovery Jeff Browning, 55, suffered a heart attack during UTMB's TDS race in France. He was 129 km into the 145 km race when he needed medical attention.
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Runner World published this brief on August 31, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated August 28, 2026.
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