American track star Tori Bowie passes away aged 32 and tributes pour in for Olympic gold medallist

American sprinter and three-time Olympic medallist Tori Bowie has passed away at the age of 32. The news was confirmed by Icon Management Inc.

in a statement released on social media, and tributes have poured in for the World Championship winning athlete. Ad Icon Management Inc.

said: “We've lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. AthleticsKiptum smashes course record to win men's London Marathon, Farah finishes ninth23/04/2023 AT 14:49 “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.” World Athletics confirmed the news, and issued their own statement.

They wrote: «World Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that Tori Bowie, the 2017 world 100m champion and multiple Olympic medallist, has died at the age of 32. Alongside her individual world gold, Bowie also formed part of USA’s title winning 4x100m team in London and claimed an Olympic medal treble in Rio in 2016, getting gold in the 4x100m, silver in the 100m and bronze in the 200m.» Among those that paid tribute to Bowie included fellow Team USA athlete Noah Lyles, who wrote in a tribute: «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.» Meanwhile, Great Britain Olympic track and field athlete Jade Johnson tweeted: «I'm completely IN SHOCK right now! Tori Bowie, one of the most talented athletes in the world, has passed away at the age of only 32 years old! »I know that people die...BUT this just doesn't feel right!?! She was SO young with SO much ahead of her?! Heartbreaking!" Paralympian Jonnie Peacock insists 'the fire is back' Kipchoge finishes