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She won both Olympic gold and WC gold during her career.
But now comes the shock news that Tori Bowie is dead.
She was only 32 years old and is mourned throughout the sports world.
During the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro 2016 where Tori Bowie one of the most talked about names in sprint running. It would also be a very successful championship for her, the very best of her career in fact.
Won Olympic gold
The American won Olympic gold with the USA in the relay, took Olympic silver in the 100 meters and Olympic bronze in the 200 meters in Brazil. Then Bowie also won World Cup gold in the 100 meters in London just a year later in 2017.
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But now the shock news has come that Tori Bowie has passed away suddenly. She was only 32 years old and is now mourned throughout the sports world.
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“Devastated”
Her agent company Icon Management confirms the death and writes openly about her grief on social media, without going into the actual cause of death or what happened.
“We are devastated to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away,” the agency wrote on Twitter.
“We have lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. Tori was a champion, a light that shone so brightly. We are truly heartbroken and our prayers go out to her family and friends.”
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Several famous track and field athletes have also shared their grief in open letters on social media and it is clear that Bowie touched many during his lifetime.
“I’m in complete shock right now. Tori Bowie was one of the most talented track and field athletes in the world,” writes the former long jumper Jade Johnson on Twitter.
“I can’t believe it’s true. I just heard that she was going to her sister’s house. This breaks my heart and my prayers go out to her family,” he wrote on Twitter.
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