Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie Was Adidas Athlete

Tori Bowie, track and field star and Olympic gold medalist, has died at 32 years old. Tori Bowie of the United States poses with the gold mdeal for the Women’s 100 metres during the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships on August 7, 2017 in London. The star’s management company confirmed the news on Twitter on Wednesday, writing, “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.” Tori Bowie of the United States celebrates winning gold in the women’s 100 meters final during the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships on Aug. 6, 2017 in London. Bowie, from Sand Hill, Mississippi, first appeared at the Olympics during the Rio Games in 2016. There, she secured a gold medal in the 4 x 100-meter relay, a silver medal in the 100-meter and the bronze in the 200-meter dash. The USA Track & Field organization also expressed condolences over the athlete’s death, captioning an Instagram post, “USATF is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic

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