We are sad to report that Olympic medalist Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32.
According to AP news the sprinter won three Olympic medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, and her death was announced Wednesday by her management company and USA Track and Field.
No cause of death was given.
“USATF is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion,” USA Track and Field CEO Max Siegel said in a statement. “A talented athlete, her impact on the sport is immeasurable, and she will be greatly missed,”
“We’re devasted to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away. We’ve lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. Tori was a champion…a beacon of light that shined so bright! We’re truly heartbroken and our prayers are with the family and friends. pic.twitter.com/ES83SjM7u4
— Icon Management Inc. (@iconmanagement) May 3, 2023
Growing up in Sandhill, Mississippi, Bowie was coaxed into track as a teenager and quickly rose up the ranks as a sprinter and long jumper. She attended Southern Mississippi, where she swept the long jump NCAA championships at the indoor and outdoor events in 2011.
Bowie turned in an electric performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won silver in the 100 and bronze in the 200. She then ran the anchor leg on a 4×100 team with Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix and English Gardner to take gold.
A year later, she won the 100 meters at the 2017 world championships in London. She also helped the 4×100 team to gold.
Bowie was taken in by her grandmother as an infant after she was left at a foster home. She considered herself a basketball player and only reluctantly showed up for track, but Bowie was a fast learner, becoming a state champion in the 100, 200 and long jump before going to college.
At the age of 32, Tori Bowie ?? has passed away.?
She was an Olympic Gold, Silver & Bronze medallist and also had 2 World titles to her name.Here is her stunning World Championships 100m Gold performance in 2017, running down the entire field! pic.twitter.com/wCU4bm4tXJ
— oluwadare (@Track_Gazette) May 3, 2023
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My heart breaks for the family of Tori Bowie. A great competitor and source of light. Your energy and smile will always be with me. Rest in peace.
— ShellyAnnFraserPryce (@realshellyannfp) May 3, 2023
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?️ Sad News ?
Tori Bowie ?? has died at the age of 32
▪️2016 Olympic champion (4×100)
▪️2016 Olympic silver (100m)
▪️2016 Olympic bronze (200m)
▪️2017 World Champion (100m)
▪️2017 World Champion (4×100)
▪️2015 World Bronze (100m)▪️10.78s (100m)
▪️21.77s (200m)
▪️6.91m (LJ) pic.twitter.com/ABjs43QtuF— Victor K Almeida ? (@AlmeidaVictorK) May 3, 2023
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Tori Bowie’s 100m win at the World Championships in 2017 ❤️
She might be gone but she’ll never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/ZsTiCRnbJu
— Owen Morris (@O2GB15) May 3, 2023
May she rest in peace.
