- Tori Bowie is an American sprinter
- She is also an Olympic gold medalist
- She was 32 years old
The death of Tori Bowie, an Olympic gold medalist and American sprinter has shocked the world.
She was 32 years old and her death is a big loss to the international athletics community. Her agency, Icon Management Inc in a statement on Wednesday said that Bowie was dear to the international sporting world.
“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,” the statement read.
It still remains unclear as to what caused her death. TMZ reports that she was found lifeless at her Florida home on Tuesday.
Noah Lyles, a three-time world champion and US record holder, led Americans in paying a glowing tribute to Bowie. Lyles said it’s hard to believe that Bowie is gone and will never come back.
“I can’t believe this. I had just heard word of her going to be with her sister back home and now this. This breaks my heart to hear and I will keep the family in my prayers,” Lyles tweeted.
Kenyan Javelin champion Julius Yego said that world athletics lost a great champion.
“So devastating and shocking to learn of the passing on of Tori Bowie The world of athletics have lost a great champion and patriot of the sport, rest in peace Tori. Condolences to the greater family of Tori Bowie, together in prayers,” Yego’s tribute read.
Tori Bowie. Photo/CNN
TORI BOWIE LEGACY
Even in her death, Tori Bowie left a glowing legacy with her sprinting career that inspired thousands of young athletes globally.
Bowie was a member of the American 4x100m team that won the gold medal at the 2016 Olympics. She also took home silver and bronze in the 100 and 200-metre races.
Bowie won the 100-meter world championship in 10.85 seconds the next year and led the American 4×100-meter relay team to victory. She is the last American woman to win a medal in the 100-meter event at an Olympic or World Championship.
Bowie represented Southern Mississippi in collegiate competition, where she won two long jumps and NCAA championships. Before switching to sprints in 2014, she kept competing professionally in the jump. She won the 200-meter race from lane one at the Prefontaine Classic in 2014, which was her breakthrough event.
She returned to the long jump in 2019 and placed fourth at the World Athletics Championships. She infrequently competed after 2019, with her final match occurring in 2022.
TORI BOWIE EARLY LIFE
Tori Bowie is dead. Photo/SportsStar
The deceased American athlete is a Mississippi native born and raised at Sand Hill, in Ranky County. She schooled at Pisgah High School where she discovered her passion for track and field events. Her high school games record indicates that she went to three state victories in the 4100 m relay, and won two state high school championships in the 100 m sprint, 200 m dash, and long jump.
Further, Bowie played women’s basketball for the state squad. As a result of her talent in athletics, Bowie got an athletic scholarship to study interdisciplinary subjects at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Far from the long jump, and the relay, she competed for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and Lady Eagles in NCAA Division I competitions. She also competed in sprints and jumps and during her rookie year at the university.
The long jump always came so easy for her making a record of the second and third positions at the Conference USA indoor and outdoor championships, respectively.
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