The world of track and field mourned the loss of Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie, who tragically passed away at the young age of 32 due to complications related to childbirth. Bowie, a star athlete with a bright future, was found deceased in her Winter Garden, Florida home on May 2nd after authorities conducted a wellness check. The medical examiner’s report indicated she was in labor at the time of her passing and cited potential complications, including respiratory distress and eclampsia, a severe pregnancy-related condition that can lead to seizures or coma.

Bowie's agent, Kimberly Holland, shared her heartbreak in an interview, describing Bowie as like a daughter to her. Holland recalled a recent conversation with Bowie where the Olympian, eight months pregnant at the time, spoke excitedly about impending motherhood and new beginnings. Holland also revealed a concerning detail: during that conversation, she noticed Bowie's diminished appetite and encouraged her to eat more for herself and the baby. Bowie dismissed the concern, assuring Holland that the baby was fine. The autopsy report later revealed Bowie weighed only 96 pounds at the time of her death. Reflecting on this, Holland expressed regret, stating that they would have handled things differently had they known the extent of the situation, acknowledging the complexities of respecting an adult’s decisions.

Bowie's athletic achievements were remarkable. She achieved Olympic glory at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, securing gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay, silver in the 100-meter dash, and bronze in the 200-meter sprint. She continued her winning streak at the 2017 World Championships in London, adding two more gold medals to her impressive collection. Her untimely passing is a profound loss to the sports world, cutting short a life full of promise both on and off the track.