The track and field world is still reeling from the tragic news of world champion sprinter and three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie’s death on May 2. The 32-year-old athlete tragically died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report. The Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office disclosed the details of Tori Bowie’s passing, finally uncovering the sprinter’s mysterious premature death.
Tori Bowie’s death and autopsy revelation
In May, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department launched an investigation after friends and family raised concerns about Tori Bowie’s well-being. Deputies conducted a welfare check at her Winter Garden, Florida home, where they tragically discovered her lifeless body.
Authorities concluded from investigation and autopsy reports that Tori Bowie died of natural causes and that there was no sign of foul play. The recently obtained autopsy report from the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office confirms this.
We are deeply saddened to learn the cause of death of Olympic medalist and world champion sprinter, Tori Bowie.
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According to the autopsy report, Tori Bowie was eight months pregnant and undergoing labor at the time of her death. It reveals that she had a well-developed fetus and possibly experienced further complications like respiratory problems and eclampsia.
In particular, eclampsia is a rare condition that causes seizures following a sudden spike in high blood pressure during pregnancy. Emergency medical care is essential while treating eclampsia.
Tori Bowie’s stellar Olympic career
Tori Bowie’s premature death at 32 from childbirth complications has shocked the track and field community. She leaves behind a legacy of extraordinary achievements in her athletic career.
Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympic Games was her major breakthrough, where she won three medals. This included a 100m silver, a 200m bronze, and a 4×100 relay team gold. Her unreal speed, versatility, and resilience inspired people around the world.
In 2017, Tori Bowie secured two gold medals in the 100m dash and 4×100 relay at the IAAF World Championships in London. She cemented her place in history as a world champion.
Before her Olympic success, Tori Bowie competed at the collegiate level for the University of Southern Mississippi. Here, she laid a foundation for her future in track and field as one of the fastest women in the world.
Track and field community remembers Tori Bowie
Tributes have not stopped pouring in even after a month since Tori Bowie’s untimely demise. At the time of her death, her sports agency Icon Management Inc. remembered her on Twitter as a champion and a beacon of light.
Major athletes like Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Noah Lyles, and Sha’Carri Richardson shared their heartfelt condolences and memories of Tori Bowie. The Olympic sprinter’s death has also raised awareness of the complexity of Black maternal mortality.
When Tori Bowie passed away in May, there was a lot of speculation surrounding the cause of her mysterious death. Some social media users used this opportunity to blame vaccines for the athlete’s untimely passing.
Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Tori Bowie as the world of track and field sports mourns the loss of a champion sprinter who left us too soon.
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