Tori Bowie, Olympic Track and Field Champion dead at 32

Sad news for the sports world as US three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion ,Tori Bowie has passed away. Her management shared in a tweet;

“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.”

World Athletics paid a tribute to her on Instagram;

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Bowie won women’s 4x100m relay gold at Rio 2016 in addition to 100m silver and 200m bronze.  She also won the 100m world title in 2017. She was just 32.

May her soul rest in peace.