The sports world has lost another star. Three-time 2016 Olympic sprint medalist and 2017 World 100m champion, Tori Bowie has died at age 32.
According to reports, Tori was found deceased Tuesday in Florida, but the cause of death remains unclear. Her management company and USA Track and Field confirmed the news in a statement. “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, friends, and everyone that loved her.” As the story continues to develop, we ask that you please respect our privacy.”
As many are receiving the heartbreaking news,
the world of track and field has been pouring out condolences to Bowie’s family as they deal with the sudden loss of life.
USA Track and Field also said on Twitter that it was “deeply saddened” to hear of Bowie’s death. “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.”
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
World Athletics (WA) added in an Instagram post: “World Athletics is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori Bowie, the 2017 world 100m champion and multiple Olympic medallist.”
Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also tweeted about the sad news saying, “My heart breaks for the family of Tori Bowie. A great competitor and source of light. Your energy and smile will always be with me. Rest in peace.” Fellow Olympic athlete Sha’Carri Richardson shared a series of pictures of Bowie and added heart breaking emojis. In on post she said, “People never know what
you’re going through, Rise up Queen, you
deserve peace.”
My heart breaks for the family of Tori Bowie. A great competitor and source of light. Your energy and smile will always be with me. Rest in peace.
— ShellyAnnFraserPryce (@realshellyannfp) May 3, 2023
Here’s How Social Media Has Been Reacting
Tori Bowie at the post race press conference at the 2017 World Championships following her win in the 100m.
She always knew how to light up the room with that smile. Herself and Marie-Josée Ta Lou were having so much fun with each other ❤️
Rest in peace Tori 🙏 pic.twitter.com/yHMhjd7Rtl
— Owen Morris (@O2GB15) May 3, 2023
In honor of Tori Bowie’s passing 💔😥 let’s look back at some previous races. This is from the Eugene Diamond League 200m in 2017 where she ran a World Leading and Personal Best of 21.77 to defeat Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Elaine Thompson-Herah pic.twitter.com/u7LsgA0czV
— Kadeem Barrett (@KadeemBarrett11) May 3, 2023
At the age of 32, Tori Bowie 🇺🇲 has passed away.🥺
She was an Olympic Gold, Silver & Bronze medallist and also had 2 World titles to her name.Here is her stunning World Championships 100m Gold performance in 2017, running down the entire field! pic.twitter.com/wCU4bm4tXJ
— oluwadare (@Track_Gazette) May 3, 2023
More On Tori Bowie
The Sandhill, Mississippi, native was a three-time All-American at the University of Southern Mississippi. In addition to the three medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, where she took home gold in the 4x100m relay, silver in the 100 meters, and bronze in the 200 meters, she also won gold in both the 100 meters and the 4x100m at the 2017 world championships.
Her last appearance on the world stage was in 2019 at the world championships in Doha, when she finished fourth during the long jump. Her last official competition was in June 2022.
She will be greatly missed.