Tori Bowie was a track and field star who won three medals in the 2016 Olympics and was a gold medalist in the 2017 World Athletic Championships.
- Died: May 3, 2023 (Who else died on May 3?)
- Details of death: Died in Clermont, Florida of at the age of 32.
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Tori Bowie’s legacy
Born in Sand Hill, Mississippi, Tori Bowie showed athletic prowess almost as soon as she started competing, winning multiple state championships in track and field during her time at Pisgah High School. She went on to compete in the NCAA for University of Southern Mississippi, where she won two long jump championships and placed highly in several other events.
Her professional career began in 2013. She competed in the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and in the IAAF Diamond League circuit, among others. She rose to international attention in 2016, when she competed in the Olympics in Rio. There, she won silver and a bronze as a solo competitor, and gold as part of the 4×100 meter relay team.
Bowie continued to compete through 2019, winning a gold medal in 2017 at the World Athletics Championships in London, and winning fans for her competitive spirit and bold personality.
Notable quote
“The track has saved my life.” —Interview with Competitor.com
Tributes to Tori Bowie
Full obituary: The Guardian
