As reported by her agent, Kimberly Holland, American sprinter and long jumper Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic winner and two-time world champ in track and field, has been deceased. Bowie was 32 years old when he died.
According to Holland, Tori Bowie was discovered dead at her home in Florida on Wednesday, and the reason for her death remains unknown.
“We’re devasted [sic] to share the unfortunate news that Tori Bowie has passed away,” wrote a post to Instagram from Bowie’s representation and Holland’s company, Icon Management Inc.
“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, friends, and everyone that loved her.”
“As the story continues to develop, we ask that you please respect our privacy,” the message continued.
“We’re devasted 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. pic.twitter.com/ES83SjM7u4
— Icon Management Inc. (@iconmanagement) May 3, 2023
USA Track And Field Griefs
On Twitter, USA Track and Field said it was “deeply saddened” to learn of Bowie’s passing, stressing that her “impact on the sport is immeasurable.”
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
Team USA Joins USA Track & Field In Mourning
We join our friends at USA Track & Field and across the Olympic community in mourning the passing of 3x Olympic medalist Tori Bowie.
She was an admired friend, teammate, and a great representative of Team USA. We send our sincere condolences to all who know and loved her. pic.twitter.com/rbZ2JTYeQy
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) May 3, 2023
espnW Mourns
Former 100-meter world champion and three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie has died, her management company said Wednesday. She was 32.
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— espnW (@espnW) May 3, 2023
World Athletics Shares The Grief
“[Bowie] was a rare athletic talent who represented the United States in both sprints and jumps during her decorated career,” World Athletics (WA) said.
“A triple Olympic medallist in Rio in 2016, she reached the pinnacle of our sport when she won two gold medals, in the 100m and 4x100m relay, at the world championships in London a year later. We send heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and the USA track and field community at this difficult time.”
In reaction to a WA Instagram post, Jamaican runner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stated the news “breaks my heart,” While US long jumper and Mississippi native Brittney Reese commented on Twitter: “You have made many of us proud… RIP !”
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 🕊️
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— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) May 3, 2023
NBC Olympics Tweets The Shock
Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic track and field medalist, has passed at age 32.https://t.co/BpL19Zz5lu
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) May 3, 2023
About Tori Bowie’s Achievement
At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Bowie achieved three medals:
- Gold in the 4x100m relay
- Silver in the 100-meter
- Bronze in the 200 meter
She earned gold in both the 100m and the 4x100m relay at the 2017 World Championships. Bowie, who grew up in Sandhill, Mississippi, was a three-time All-American at the University of Southern Mississippi. Bowie’s most recent official contest was in June 2022. Her most recent outing on the world stage was in 2019, when she placed fourth in the long jump event at the World Championships in Doha.
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