United States athlete Tori Bowie has passed away aged 32. Her representatives, Icon Management, confirmed her tragic death in a statement on social media and tributes have poured in from the world of athletics.
The statement read: “We’re devastated 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.”
Bowie competed in long jump, 100m and 200m and was a three-time Olympic medalist. She was part of the US relay team which won gold in the 4x100m at the Rio 2016 Olympic games, also winning silver in the 100m and bronze in the 200m in Brazil.
United States athlete Tori Bowie has passed away aged 32. Her representatives, Icon Management, confirmed her tragic death in a statement on social media and tributes have poured in from the world of athletics.
The statement read: “We’re devastated 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.”
Bowie competed in long jump, 100m and 200m and was a three-time Olympic medalist. She was part of the US relay team which won gold in the 4x100m at the Rio 2016 Olympic games, also winning silver in the 100m and bronze in the 200m in Brazil.
Born in Sand Hill, Mississippi, Bowie began competing in track when she attended Pisgah High School, where she also played women’s basketball. She was a two-time state high school champion in the 100m, 200m and long jump and part of three 4x100m relay wins.
She attended the University of Southern Mississippi on an athletic scholarship, competing on their track and field team and winning two long jump gold medals in the NCAA Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championship.
Her first major medal came at the World Athletic Championships in Beijing in 2015, where she won bronze in the 100m, before her success in the Rio Olympics the following year. The 2017 World Championships also proved a huge success in London as she raced to 100m victory.
