Tori Bowie Biography
Born on August 27, 1990, in Sand Hill, Mississippi, Tori Bowie was an American track and field athlete.
She developed a love for athletics at a younger age and was consistent throughout her career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after athletes.
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During her time at Pisgah High School, she won two state high school championships in the 100 m dash, 200 m dash, and the long jump, as well as three state titles in the 4×100 m relay.
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Bowie competed collegiately for the University of Southern Mississippi and was a two-time NCAA long jump champion, winning indoors and outdoors in 2011.
Bowie held the school records for the long jump and was also National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) runner-up outdoors in 2012.
She primarily competed in the long jump, 100 m, and 200 m, and had a personal record of 6.95 m for the long jump, set in 2014.
Bowie came runner-up in the long jump at the 2014 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships and represented her country at the 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships.
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After winning Diamond League races in Eugene, Rome, New York, and Monaco in 2014, Bowie shifted her focus to the sprints beginning in 2015
Bowie was a 2016 Olympian, a 2017 100m world champion, and a three-time Olympic medalist.
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She won 4x100m relay gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics, plus 100m silver and 200m bronze. In 2017, she won the World Championships 100m in London, as well as relay gold.
She held personal bests of 10.78 seconds for the 100-meter dash, 21.77 seconds for the 200-meter dash, and 7.14 seconds for the 60-meter dash, as well as having a triple jump best of 13.09 m (42 ft 11+1⁄4 in).
Sadly, the American three-time Olympic medallist and ex-world champion has died. Tori Bowie died at the age of 32 on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
According to her agent, Kimberly Holland, Bowie was found dead at home in Florida. The cause of death has not yet been made public.
“We’re devasted to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away,” an Instagram post from Bowie’s representation and Holland’s company, Icon Management Inc., said.
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“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.”
The post also added: “As the story continues to develop, we ask that you please respect our privacy.”
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At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
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At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
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