The Daily Observer London Desk: Reporter- Judith Benjamin
American sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32.
‘We’re devastated to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away,’ Icon Management Inc. said in a statement Wednesday morning.
‘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.’
US record holder and three-time world champion Noah Lyles led the tributes to Bowie.
American sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32
US record holder and three-time world champion Noah Lyles led the tributes to Bowie
He responded to her management agency’s statement on Twitter, saying: ‘I can’t believe this.
‘I had just heard word of her going to be with her sister back home and now this. This breaks my heart to hear and I will keep the family in my prayers.’
Bowie won gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016 in the 4x100meter relay after claiming silver in the 100m and bronze in the 200m.
A year later at the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London, she was victorious in the 100m and the 4x100m relay.
