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Olympic Sprinter Tori Bowie Dies at 32

Tori Bowie
Olympic & NCAA gold medalist in track Tori Bowie at the annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards ceremony in Brooklyn's Kings Theater in 2017. | Image by a katz/Shutterstock

Three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32.

Bowie was found dead in her home in Florida on Tuesday when the Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrived in response to a call “for a well-being check of a woman in her 30s who had not been seen or heard from in several days,” the sheriff’s office stated per Fox News.

According to multiple media outlets, no cause of death has been revealed, and no foul play is suspected.

The Dallas Express has contacted the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to confirm the reports but has not received a response.

Bowie’s passing was announced by her representation company, Iconic Management Inc., via Twitter.

“We’re devasted to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away,” the company wrote. “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.”

Bowie starred at the University of Southern Mississippi, winning NCAA championships in the long jump in both indoor and outdoor track and field seasons.

She won three medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro — earning gold in the 4×100-meter relay, silver in the 100-meter dash, and bronze in the 200-meter dash.

Bowie also won gold medals at the 2017 World Championships in London in the 400×100-meter relay and the 100-meter dash and a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing in the 100-meter dash.

Her death has been mourned by many across the Olympic and track and field communities.

“Gutted to hear about Tori Bowie. Incredible talent. A beautiful runner,” fellow Olympian Lolo Jones tweeted. “I pray for the comfort of her family, thank you for blessing us with her. The running community mourns an incredible loss.”

“USATF is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion,” USA Track and Field CEO Max Siegel said in a statement from the organization. “A talented athlete, her impact on the sport is immeasurable, and she will be greatly missed.”

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) also released a statement on Bowie’s passing.

“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.”

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