Tori Bowie, the American sprinter who won three Olympic medals, including a gold in 2016, has died at age 32, the local authorities in her home state of Florida say.
The management company of the decorated sprinter announced that Bowie passed away at 32 years old.
Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie, 32, Dies
DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 06: Tori Bowie of the United States competes in the Women's Long Jump final during day ten of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
According to the New York Times, the American sprinter who took home three Olympic medals from Rio de Janeiro way back in 2016 has passed away. Icon Management Inc. confirmed the devastating news on Twitter.
The management of the Olympic gold medalist says she was a "champion." But more than her medals, she is "a beacon of light that shined so bright."
The local sheriff's department in Orange County in Florida says that Bowie was found dead in her house in Winter Garden on Tuesday, May 2. The Guardian notes that the authorities carried out a "well-being check" after she had "not been seen or heard from" even after several days.
Despite that, the authorities clarified that her death seemed normal, noting that "there were no signs of foul play." However, according to Fox News Digital, her cause of death remains to be classified.
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Colleagues Mourn Her Unexpected Passing
DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 06: Tori Bowie of the United States competes in the Women's Long Jump final during day ten of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
When the news broke about the passing of the decorated American sprinter, her colleagues, and fans were quick to send their condolences.
The three-time Olympic champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took to Twitter to send her condolences to the bereaved of Bowie. She recalls that the 32-year-old world champion is a "great competitor." And besides that, she has also been a "source of light" for her, noting that her "smile" and "energy" will always live upon her.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United States of America (USA) Track and Field, Max Siegel, remembered Bowie for her talent as an athlete. He says that the impact of the three-time Olympic medalist "is immeasurable."
In a statement, the big boss of the USATF says that they are "deeply saddened" by the unexpected passing of the two-time world champion.
USATF is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion.
Her impact on the sport is immeasurable, and she will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/AHu5SejZ5N— USATF (@usatf) May 3, 2023
Before competing in the global scene, Bowie was a winning champion during her NCAA days, wherein she competed under the University of Southern Mississippi. In her younger years, she reportedly dabbled in basketball before she started dipping her toes in the track.
From there, the American sprinter continued to showcase her athletic prowess. In 2016, she joined the Olympics, wherein she brought home the bacon after winning a gold medal in the 4x100 relay category. Aside from that, Bowie also won a silver and bronze medal for her 100-meter and 200-meter dash, respectively.
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