Olympic gold medallist found dead at just 32
The sporting world is in mourning after the sudden death of a 32-year-old Olympic gold medallist.
Tori Bowie, a sprinter from the United States, has been pronounced dead with no official cause of death given, as her management company and USA Track and Field confirmed the news of her passing.
“USATF is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medallist 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."
Icon Management also paid tribute to the athlete, writing, “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.”
Tori won world championships gold and three Olympic medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games for her sprinting efforts, after she spent her childhood in Mississippi quickly rising through the ranks as a sprinter and long jumper.
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 4x100 team with Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix and English Gardner to take gold.
A year later, she won the 100 at the 2017 world championships in London. She also helped the 4x100 team to gold.
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