Death of Tori Bowie: new revelations on the death of the athlete at the age of 32

The world of athletics is in shock. This Tuesday, May 2, Tori Bowie died at the age of 32. “We are devastated to have to share this very sad news, Tori has passed away. We have lost a client, a dear friend, a daughter and a sister. Tori was a champion, a beacon that shone so brightly. We are heartbroken and our prayers go out to his family and friends.”wrote Icon Management, his management agency, on his Twitter account. For the moment, the causes of the death of the world champion and Olympic champion have not been revealed.. But People made several revelations about this tragic disappearance. Officers from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office reportedly discovered Tori Bowie’s body at her home.

This Tuesday, May 2, they had to “performing a wellness check on a woman in her thirties who had not been seen or heard from for several days”, according to the sheriff. On the spot, they discovered the lifeless body of the sportswoman. According to initial findings, “no signs of foul play” was found at Tori Bowie’s home. “We have no additional information to publish at this time”, continued the sheriff, who is now awaiting the conclusions of the medical examiner in charge of the autopsy of the champion. The announcement of his death caused a wave of tributes on social networks. The general manager of athletics in the United States, Max Siegel, honored the memory of this “talented athlete”of which “the impact on the sport is immeasurable“.

Death of Tori Bowie: athletes in shock

“I can’t believe it. I had just heard that she was going to be with her sister at home and now this. It breaks my heart to hear and I will keep her family in my prayers”responded sprinter Noah Lyles. “So devastating and shocking to learn of the passing of Tori Bowie. The world of athletics has lost a great champion and patriot of the sport, rest in peace Tori. Condolences to the great family of Tori Bowie,” wrote javelin thrower Julius Yego. Bronze medalist in the 100 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing in 2015, she returned from the Rio Olympics in 2016 with several charms: in gold with the 4×100 meters, in silver in the 100 meters and in bronze in the 200 meters. At the London World Championships in 2017, Tori Bowie was crowned in the 100 meters but also in the American 4×100 meters relay.