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American sprinter and long jumper Tori Bowie – a three-time Olympic medalist and a two-time world champion in track and field – has died, according to her agent, Kimberly Holland. Bowie was 32 years old.
Bowie was found dead at home in Florida and that the cause of death is not known yet.
Tori Bowie was a name that was well known in the world of track and field. Born in Mississippi in 1990, Bowie had become a successful sprinter and long jumper, known for her speed, athleticism, and mental toughness.
Let's take a closer look at inspiring youngster's achievements and awards.
Career Highlights:
- In 2014, Bowie won the silver medal in the 100-meter dash and the bronze medal in the 200-meter dash at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
- In 2015, she won the bronze medal in the 100-meter dash at the World Championships in Beijing, marking her first international medal.
- In 2016, Bowie won three medals at the Rio Olympics. She won a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay, a silver medal in the 100-meter dash, and a bronze medal in the 200-meter dash.
- In 2017, Bowie won the gold medal in the long jump at the World Championships in London, setting a personal best of 7.04 meters in the process.
- In 2018, she won the silver medal in the long jump at the Indoor World Championships.
- In 2020, Bowie ran a personal best time of 10.72 seconds in the 100-meter dash.
Awards and Titles:
- In 2018, Bowie was awarded the Jesse Owens Olympic Spirit Award for demonstrating excellence both on and off the field of play.
- Bowie has been named the USATF Athlete of the Week several times throughout her career.
- She has also been recognized for her fashion sense, being named one of the best-dressed athletes at the ESPY Awards in 2017.
Personal Accomplishments:
- Bowie had a degree in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi.
- She had been an advocate for increasing access to athletics for children in underserved communities.
- Bowie had also spoken out against police brutality and systemic racism, and had participated in protests in support of the #blacklivesmatter movement.
In addition to her success as an athlete, Bowie's personal accomplishments and advocacy work demonstrate her compassion and dedication to making a positive impact in the world.
But sudden demise has left the sporting world in shock.
We wish that wherever she is now,may her soul rest in peace.
Heartfelt condolences to her family,friends and loved ones.We lost an inspiring soul.🙏