American former world 100 metres champion Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32. Bowie was also a three-time Olympic medallist and won gold for the United States in the 4x100m relay at Rio 2016.
She won individual 100m gold at the 2017 World Championships in London. Her agency Icon Management said in a statement: “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.” On Instagram, World Athletics said: “World Athletics is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori Bowie, the 2017 world 100m champion and multiple Olympic medallist. “Condolences go out to her family and friends.” Bowie won bronze in the 100m at the 2015 World Championships before qualifying for the US Olympic for Rio.
There she won silver in the 100m and bronze in the 200m before teaming up with English Gardner, Allyson Felix and Tianna Bartoletta to take gold in the relay, running the anchor leg.