Bowie, from the US, won gold in the 100 meters during the World Championships in 2017, after claiming podium finishes at the Rio Olympics in 2016 – including as part of the winning 4x100m relay team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, her management said: “We’re devastated to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We’ve lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. Tori was a champion…a beacon of light that shined so bright!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We’re truly heartbroken and our prayers are with the family and friends.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
World Athletics said: “World Athletics is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori Bowie, the 2017 world 100m champion and multiple Olympic medallist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Condolences go out to her family and friends.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2015, she won bronze in the World Championships, and at Rio that following year, she was second place in the women’s 100m and third in the 200m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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