More than a month after news broke that Olympic sprint medalist Tori Bowie unexpectedly died at the age of 32, we have answers about what caused her death. The autopsy is officially in, and it reveals that Tori was actually in childbirth when she was found dead.
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Tori's management shared the news of her death on May 3
"We’re devastated to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away. 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," said the statement.
Later, the Orange County Sheriff's Department told People that they'd been called to do a wellness check on "a woman in her 30s who had not been seen or heard from in several days."
Now the autopsy results are in
USA Today obtained the autopsy report, which revealed that Tori had been about 8 months pregnant and had a "well-developed fetus" at the time of her death. She was in labor when she died, and may have been suffering from complications like eclampsia or respiratory distress.
Tori was laid to rest in a private funeral last month
Local paper the Clarion Ledger reported that Tori's funeral was held privately in Mississippi at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church.
The memorial service was filled with photos of Tori both on the track and off, and the paper reports that the parking lot was full by the time the service began. It sounds like Tori is going to be deeply missed.
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Tori had an impressive career
At the 2016 Olympic Games, Tori helped the US team take home the gold in the 100-meter relay, while also winning a silver medal for the 100-meter sprint and a bronze medal for the 200-meter sprint.
Since then, Tori has lived a mostly private life — in fact, her last Instagram posts were in 2019.
It's heartbreaking to hear of her death
The loss of such a talented athlete like Tori is a tragic one, especially considering how young she was at the time. And the fact that it seems so many people wanted to pay their respects shows what an impact she had on her community. We will be thinking of her loved ones as they grieve such an enormous and unexpected loss.
