Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie was announced as dead at the early age of 32 on Wednesday.
However, the details around her death remain a mystery. A cause of death has not been released. She was found dead during a wellness check.
Fox News reports, No cause of death was given. The Orange County Sheriffs Office in Florida said deputies responded Tuesday afternoon to a home in the Orlando area for a well-being check of a woman in her 30s who had not been seen or heard from in several days."
The sheriffs department released a statement saying that she was found dead in her home, and there were no signs of foul play. Others took to Twitter to express their condolences. Per Fox, Were [devastated] to share the unfortunate news that Tori Bowie has passed away. Weve lost a client, dear friend, daughter, and sister. Tori was a champion, a beacon of light that shined so brightly! Were heartbroken, and our prayers are with the family and friends, Icon Management Inc. wrote on Twitter.
USA Track and Field CEO Max Siegal wrote a brief statement saying she was a talented athlete who made a drastic impact and will be missed.
Not only was the death heartbreaking, but also shocking. She was an athlete and appeared to be in outstanding health. In 2016, she won the gold medal in Rio de Janeiro for the 4x100-meter relay. This was her first appearance in the Olympics, and she also took home a silver and a bronze.
According to ESPN, many know of the gold medalist and her inspirational history of reluctantly taking track but quickly learning and becoming a fantastic star. Her grandmother raised her from an infant, and Bowie said, My entire life, my grandmother told me I could do whatever I set my mind to. Craig Poole, one of Bowies track coaches from her early years, said, She was a very enthusiastic, sparkling personality.
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